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    Bert Blyleven

    Who did Bert Blyleven start his long Major League career with?Bert Blyleven

      Minnesota Twins. Blyleven has played for (in no particular order) the Twins, the Indians, the Angels, the Pirates, and the Rangers during his 22-year career of pitching.

    During his career, Blyleven has pitched a remarkable 60 shutouts and 242 complete games. How many of those shutouts were no-hitters?Bert Blyleven

      1. He also pitched 7 one-hitters, one of them a 10-inning shutout.

    Blyleven knew how to get a lot of shutouts, but he also got a lot of strikeouts. How many did he have?Bert Blyleven

      3701. His highest season total was 258 which he accomplished in 1973.

    Although Blyleven was a great pitcher, he gave up a lot of home runs, especially in 1986, when he gave up how many home runs?Bert Blyleven

      50. He set a record for most home runs given up in a season with 50. To prove it wasn't a fluke, he gave up 46 home runs the next season.

    How many World Series titles did Blyleven win?Bert Blyleven

      2. His first one was with the 1979 "We are family" Pittsburgh Pirates, and the second one was with the 1987 Minnesota "Miracle" Twins.

    Did Bert Blyleven ever win a Cy Young Award?Bert Blyleven

      No. He finished 3rd twice (1984 and 1985), 4th once (1989), and 7th once (1973).

    In his career, Bert Blyleven got a lot of strikeouts and a lot of wins. How many wins did he rack up?Bert Blyleven

      287. Unfortunately for him, he finished 13 wins under 300 due to arm surgery that finally forced his retirement.

    After Blyleven retired, he became a broadcaster for which Major League team?Bert Blyleven

      Minnesota Twins. He was the color commentator for Dick Bremer and most known for circling Twins fans at the game, which is called "Circle Me Bert".

    His first stint in Minnesota ended in a trade because Blyleven was what?Bert Blyleven

      Was unhappy there. He hated being with the horrible Twins (at that time) so he wanted out. This also ended his stint in Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

    Which team did Blyleven end his career with?Bert Blyleven

      California Angels. After the 1988 season, Blyleven decided to go to California and finish his career where he grew up. He lasted 3 seasons before retiring.

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