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A 7-time All-star and four-time Fireman of the Year, Rollie Fingers was an elite reliever before relievers were really recognized as being elite. At the time of his retirement, his 341 career saves were the most of all-time. He's got a Cy Young Award and a Most Valuable Player Award to go along with three World Championship rings but he is probably better recognized for his trademark Snidely Whiplash handlebar mustache. Fingers grew the mustache in 1972 when A's owner Charlie Finley offered $300 to the player on his team who could grow the best mustache. Check your 1972 A's cards. The majority of their players had facial hair. Nowadays a player without it is rare but back then players were mostly clean-shaven. Rollie won the $300 prize. As of this posting, I have 226 unique cards of Rollie Fingers in my collection including these nine.

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1969 Topps #597 Rookie Stars/Bob Floyd RC/Larry Burchart RC/Rollie Fingers RC
1970 Topps #502 Rollie Fingers
1975 Kellogg's #55 Rollie Fingers

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1999 Sports Illustrated Greats of the Game Autographs #23 Rollie Fingers
2001 Greats of the Game Autographs #29 Rollie Fingers
2002 Sweet Spot Classics Game Jersey #JRF Rollie Fingers

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2003 Sweet Spot Classics Game Jersey #RF Rollie Fingers
2004 SP Legendary Cuts Significant Swatches #RF Rollie Fingers Pants
2006 SP Legendary Cuts When It Was A Game Materials #RF Rollie Fingers Pants/75