Rollie Fingers- 1981 MLB MVP/3x WS Champion/7x All-Star/ Hall of Fame/Cy Young Winner

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Where did the name Rollie come from? We start there and then head
down to CA and Rollie’s sleeping arrangements on that trip. Being
there was no MLB draft in 1964, we learn how he was discovered,
the offer from the Dodgers that was turned down, why it was along
with the agreement to sign with the KC Athletics on Christmas Eve
and what Rollie did with the money. 


What was minor league baseball like in the 60’s and some big
names that were his teammates. Rollie talks about opening day in
1967 that ended up with a stay in the hospital, the background on
the handlebar mustache and has he ever thought about shaving it
off?


How Rollie’s career was saved when he went to being a reliever
and then winning not one but three World Series Titles in a row!
Where is the 30 for 30 on this????


Rollie talks in depth about being sold to the Boston Red Sox in
1976 and then having the deal retuned three days later which
resulted in a possible player strike. After talking about his
career stops in San Diego and Milwaukee, we hear about the offer
from the Cincinnati Reds that ended up with a famous quote by
Rollie. 


What being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame means, how he
was notified, and the emotions of making your induction speech.
The show is closed out with talking about golf which Rollie loves
and is good at!


 


Links:


Rollie’s Baseball Reference Page:
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fingero01.shtml


Handlebar Mustache Story (Including Cincinnati Reds Quote):
https://www.sportscasting.com/rollie-fingers-mustache-began-as-a-joke-then-he-chose-it-over-baseball/


Johnny Bench Fake Pass Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR0jGrfQCu4


Hall of Fame:
https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/fingers-rollie


Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/


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Rollie discusses playing for several managers in his career


The hat choice for Cooperstown and who made it


Pitching in the Senior Professional Baseball League


Being on the 1983 Family Feud—Great story!


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