- Born
- Birth nameRik Aalbert Blyleven
- Nickname
- Be Home
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Bert Blyleven was born on April 6, 1951 in Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands. He is an actor, known for Taking Care of Business (1990), 1979 National League Championship Series (1979) and 1970 American League Championship Series (1970).
- His beard
- Number 28 jersey with the Minnesota Twins
- Named to 2 American League All Star Teams (1973 and 1985).
- Finished 7th in voting for 1973 American League Cy Young Award. Finished 3rd in voting in 1984 and 1985. Finished 4th in voting in 1989.
- Member of 1970 American League Western Division Champion Minnesota Twins team. Member of 1979 World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates team. Member of 1987 World Series Champion Minnesota Twins team.
- Pitcher for Minnesota Twins (1970-1976 and 1985-1988), Texas Rangers (1976-1977), Pittsburgh Pirates (1978-1980), Cleveland Indians (1981-1985) and California Angels (1989-1990 and 1992).
- Drafted by Minnesota Twins in 3rd round of 1969 MLB amateur draft.
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