Paul Lindblad
For nine seasons, Pau Lindblad was perfect - he didn't make a single error from his defensive position on the mound. The tall left-hander toiled for 14 seasons, mostly as a middle reliever, and was part of four World Series championship teams. He won the 11-inning Game Three of the 1973 World Series for the Oakland A's with two innings of scoreless relief.
Played For
Kansas City Athletics (1965-1967)
Oakland Athletics (1968-1971)
Washington Senators (1971)
Texas Rangers (1972)
Oakland Athletics (1973-1976)
Texas Rangers (1977-1978)
New York Yankees (1978)
Factoids
Lefty Paul Lindblad was the last man to pitch to Willie Mays. Pinch-hitter Mays grounded out against Lindblad in Game Three of the 1973 World Series.
The final game of Lindblad's regular season career came on the last official day of the 1978 season, Sunday, October 1. He pitched the last out of the Yankees loss to the Indians, which coupled with a Red Sox victory, forced a playoff game the following day in Fenway Park.
Born
Paul Aaron Lindblad was born on August 9, 1941, in Chanute, KS.
Died
January 1, 2006, Arlington, TX
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Primary Position: P
Primary Team: OAK
Major League Debut
September 15, 1965
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Nicknames
Bladder
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No-Hitter
9/28/1975: For OAK (A) vs. CAL (A), 5-0 at OAK. 1 innings pitched.
Post-Season Appearances
1973 World Series
1975 American League Championship Series
1978 World Series
Post-Season Notes
In his final major leage appearance, in Game One of the 1978 World Series against the Dodgers, Lindblad faced six batters in relief and retired them all. The last batter he faced was Reggie Smith.
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