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Rollie Fingers was a Hall of Fame relief pitcher iconic for his handlebar mustache who became the first reliever to win both the AL MVP and Cy Young Awards in the same season (1981).
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Rollie Fingers ranks #116 of 209 in the Baseball Player ranking, behind Alan Trammell, ahead of Jose Altuve.
Relief pioneer, MVP and Cy Young, iconic style, role value below elite starters and Rivera.
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What is Rollie Fingers most famous for outside of his pitching stats?
He is universally recognized for his iconic, perfectly groomed handlebar mustache. He initially grew the mustache in the 1972 season to win a team mustache-growing contest with the Oakland Athletics, but it became his lifelong trademark.
Did Rollie Fingers ever win the MVP and Cy Young Awards?
Yes, in 1981, he became the first relief pitcher in Major League Baseball history to win both the American League MVP and the Cy Young Award in the same season. He achieved this historic feat while playing for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Which teams did Rollie Fingers play for during his MLB career?
He played primarily for the Oakland Athletics and the San Diego Padres, but he is also famously associated with the Milwaukee Brewers. He helped the Oakland A's win three consecutive World Series championships in the 1970s.
When was Rollie Fingers inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Fingers was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992. He was elected in his second year on the ballot, cementing his legacy as one of the pioneering closers of the modern era.
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