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I’m a two-time World Series champion who used to set my teammates on fire while forgetting my own name
Meet the Frying Dutchman. If you aren’t familiar with the name, ask your dad, he probably knows. Bert Blyleven played in the Majors from 1970-1992 Blyleven is a Minnesota Twins legend Blyleven was a right-handed pitcher who played 22 seasons in the Majors, with the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians and California Angels. He is most known for his two separate stints in the Twin Cities, where he won World Series rings in 1979 and 1987. Blyleven was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011 for his storied career. However, as dominant and elite he was on the mound, he was an equally as entertaining of a character off of it. The Frying Dutchman, born in the Netherlands, was also known for his big personality. He was a notorious dugout prankster. Blyleven would set fire to his teammates’ shoelaces, a practical joke known as “hot foot.” A harmless prank that Blyleven became well known for. So much so, that during his time with the Angels, the fire extinguisher in the team’s clubhouse was labeled, “In case of Blyleven: Pull”. Hence the nickname Frying Dutchman. Blyleven (center) won two World Series with the Minnesota Twins Blyleven was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011Getty Blyleven was one of the better pitchers in the league during his playing career Upon his retirement in 1992, Blyleven transitioned from his days on the mound, to a career in the broadcast booth. But not before he tried his hand at Hollywood. Blyleven appeared as himself in the 1990 film, Taking Care of Business. The best part? Blyleven completely forgot he was in the movie. During a game broadcast in 2006, the conversation of Blyleven starring in the movie came up, and he completely blanked. A technician in the booth had to remind the Hall of Famer that he did in fact make an appearance in that movie. That wouldn’t be the Frying Dutchman’s most notable omission however. Not even close. Blyleven didn’t even know his correct government name until he was about to walk down the aisle and get married. His whole life, Blyleven thought his given name was “Rikaalbert”. Upon further investigation, he learned his Dutch name was actually Rik Aalbert Blijleven. One of a kind. The Frying Dutchman was one of the sport’s biggest characters. A sport that could sure use someone like Blyleven at the moment.
Meet the Frying Dutchman.
If you aren’t familiar with the name, ask your dad, he probably knows.
Blyleven was a right-handed pitcher who played 22 seasons in the Majors, with the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians and California Angels.
He is most known for his two separate stints in the Twin Cities, where he won World Series rings in 1979 and 1987.
Blyleven was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011 for his storied career.
However, as dominant and elite he was on the mound, he was an equally as entertaining of a character off of it.
The Frying Dutchman, born in the Netherlands, was also known for his big personality.
He was a notorious dugout prankster.
Blyleven would set fire to his teammates’ shoelaces, a practical joke known as “hot foot.”
A harmless prank that Blyleven became well known for.
So much so, that during his time with the Angels, the fire extinguisher in the team’s clubhouse was labeled, “In case of Blyleven: Pull”.
Hence the nickname Frying Dutchman.
Upon his retirement in 1992, Blyleven transitioned from his days on the mound, to a career in the broadcast booth.
But not before he tried his hand at Hollywood.
Blyleven appeared as himself in the 1990 film, Taking Care of Business.
The best part?
Blyleven completely forgot he was in the movie.
During a game broadcast in 2006, the conversation of Blyleven starring in the movie came up, and he completely blanked.
A technician in the booth had to remind the Hall of Famer that he did in fact make an appearance in that movie.
That wouldn’t be the Frying Dutchman’s most notable omission however.
Not even close.
Blyleven didn’t even know his correct government name until he was about to walk down the aisle and get married.
His whole life, Blyleven thought his given name was “Rikaalbert”.
Upon further investigation, he learned his Dutch name was actually Rik Aalbert Blijleven.
One of a kind.
The Frying Dutchman was one of the sport’s biggest characters.
A sport that could sure use someone like Blyleven at the moment.
