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What is Rollie Fingers famous for?
He set the record for career saves — until broken by Jeff Reardon in 1992 — with 341. Known for his standout performances as a relief pitcher, Fingers is equally famous for the waxed handlebar mustache he’s sported since 1972.
Who won the 75 World Series?
Cincinnati Reds
1975 World Series/Champion
Who won the 73 World Series?
Oakland Athletics
1973 World Series/Champion
What team did Rollie Fingers pitch for?
Rollie Fingers. Roland Glen Fingers (born August 25, 1946) is an American retired professional baseball pitcher. Fingers pitched in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics (1968–76), San Diego Padres (1977–80) and Milwaukee Brewers (1981–85).
Is Rollie Fingers a Hall of Famer?
Rollie Fingers. In 1992, he became only the second reliever to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Fingers is also one of only a few MLB players to have his number retired by more than one club (Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers). Fingers is also known for his neatly groomed handlebar mustache .
How many saves did Rollie Fingers have in his career?
3 – Rollie Fingers led the league in saves three times during his career, once in 1981, with the Milwaukee Brewers (AL), and in back-to-back seasons (1977-1978) with San Diego (NL), the first Padre pitcher to ever lead the league in saves. 4 – Rollie Fingers won four Rolaids Relief Man Awards during his career.
Where can I find all of Rollie Fingers stats?
His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Rollie Fingers baseball stats page. “A fellow has to have faith in God above and Rollie Fingers in the bullpen.”