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Vote. 81.2% (second ballot) Roland Glen Fingers (born August 25, 1946) is an American former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three teams between 1968 and 1985. His effectiveness helped to redefine the value of relievers within baseball and to usher in the modern closer role.
Rollie Fingers. Position: Pitcher. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-4 , 190lb (193cm, 86kg) Born: August 25, 1946 in Steubenville, OH. High School: School: Debut: (Age 22-021d, 12,755th in major league history) 1.1 IP, 4 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 4 ER.
Rollie Fingers Bio. Fullname: Roland Glen Fingers; Born: 8/25/1946 in Steubenville, OH; College: Chaffey College; Debut: 9/15/1968; Hall of Fame: 1992; Relationship(s): father of Jason Fingers
Rollie Fingers had quite possibly the most famous mustache in baseball. But fans didn’t come to the ballpark to see just that. They came to see him close out games with his sinking fastball night after night.
Feb 21, 2022 · From debuting what became legendary facial hair to a starring role as part of an Oakland dynasty, let’s take a look back at the top 10 moments of Fingers’ baseball life. 1. Bringing Oakland its first World Series title. Oct. 22, 1972.
Dec 13, 2013 · 8.3K views 10 years ago. Rollie Fingers is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame after an 18-year career playing for the Athletics, Padres, and Brewers ...more.
Aug 18, 2011 · Rollie Fingers' 17-year career epitomized the emergence of the modern-day relief ace. After watching him post inconsistent results as a starter, the A's move...
Apr 26, 2024 · Known for his handlebar mustache, Rollie Fingers was one of baseball's first modern-day relief aces. Relying on his slider, he recorded 341 saves during 17 years in the majors, and was a familiar sight during the postseason, appearing in 16 World Series games.
View the biography of Milwaukee Brewers Relief Pitcher Rollie Fingers on ESPN. Includes career history and teams played for.
Rollie Fingers captured the 1981 American League MVP Award after recording 28 saves and a 1.04 ERA that season. He also won the 1981 AL Cy Young Award. (Lou Sauritch/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
