Rollie Fingers

Fingers made his Major League Baseball debut in 1968 with the Oakland Athletics, establishing himself and earning his first career win in 1969. By 1971, he transitioned into a full-time relief pitcher, becoming a cornerstone of the Oakland Athletics’ ‘The Mustache Gang’ as they achieved an unprecedented three consecutive World Series victories from 1972 to 1974. His pivotal performance in the 1974 series also earned him the World Series Most Valuable Player Award. Following his successful tenure with the Athletics, Fingers joined the San Diego Padres as a free agent in 1977, where he continued his dominance as a closer, leading the major leagues with 35 saves that year.

Fingers was also ranked 96th on ‘The Sporting News’ list of Baseball’s Greatest Players in 1999 and inducted into the San Diego Hall of Champions in 2000.