August 1, 1985: Blyleven For Bell⚾️
Struggling Indians trade vet Bert Blyleven (3rd in ’83 Cy Young vote) to Twins
Tribe receives prospects including SS Jay Bell
Cool twist to story – in his 1st ever AB, Bell hits HR…off Blyleven!
#FryingDutchman #BeHomeBlyleven #Hoynsie
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