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	Rollie Fingers \| The BASEBALL Page
		Rollie Fingers was part of a few historic deals and non-deals during his career.
		Rollie Fingers earned the win or a save in eight of Oakland's 12 victories in their three World Series championships, from 1972-1974.
		Fingers was durable, had excellent control, rarely gave up the longball, was a fine defensive pitcher, and he even hit the ball well, though his batting record was erratic after the DH was implemented.
	www.thebaseballpage.com /players/fingero01.php (620 words)

	Rollie Fingers Information
		Roland Glen Fingers (born August 25, 1946 in Steubenville, Ohio) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics (1968–76), San Diego Padres (1977–80) and Milwaukee Brewers (1981–85).
		Fingers is regarded as a pioneer of modern relief pitching, essentially defining the role of the closer for years to come.
		Fingers won the Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award in 1977, 1978, and 1980 with the Padres and in 1981 with the Brewers.
	www.bookrags.com /Rollie_Fingers (457 words)

	Athletics in the Hall of Fame: Rollie Fingers (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Fingers never pitched for the Cardinals, however, as he was dealt on December 12th along with pitcher Pete Vuckovich to the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Lary Sorensen, outfielder Sixto Lezcano, two minor leaguers, outfielder David Green and pitcher Dave LaPoint.
		Rollie won both the MVP and Cy Young in 1981, beating Rickey Henderson of the A's in the MVP race 319 votes to 308, and beating out pitcher Steve McCatty of the Oakland A's for the Cy Young, 28 votes to 6.
		Fingers missed the 1983 season due to injuries, had back surgery near the end of 1984, and was released by the Brewers after the 1985 season.
	www.whitecleats.org /hof/fingers.html (912 words)

	Rollie Fingers - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Rollie Fingers - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Fingers, Rollie, born in 1946, American baseball player, who was the top relief pitcher for the powerful Oakland Athletics teams of the 1970s....
		Finger Lakes Community College, Finger Lakes Community College
	encarta.msn.com /Rollie_Fingers.html (89 words)

	Rollie Fingers -- Earned HOF spot as a relief pitcher
		Rollie Fingers bounced between the bullpen and the starting rotation in the early years of his career before Oakland decided to make him a reliever.
		Fingers was known as much for his trademark handlebar mustache as he was for his slider.
		Fingers was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1992.
	www.historicbaseball.com /players/f/fingers_rollie.html (355 words)

	AHN \| Hall Of Famer Rollie Fingers Owes $1.4 Million In Back Taxes \| April 29, 2007
		Fingers' agent made a statement regarding the position of his client on the issue, and although he chose not to disclose which action the former pitcher might take to correct his legal woes, the agent did say that Fingers "feels very confident about where he stands."
		The agent indicated to AP that Fingers was "shocked" to learn about his name being on the delinquent taxpayer list.
		Fingers regularly posts on a sports blog, and his tax situation was originally publicized by another blogger who focuses on politics in Milwaukee.
	www.allheadlinenews.com /articles/7006029808 (353 words)

	News :: Rollie Fingers Owes State $1.4 Million
		Fingers was the first relief pitcher to win the American League Most Valuable Player award in 1981, and was part of the Brewers' 1982 pennant winning team.
		Fingers was inducted into baseball's hall of fame in 1992.
		Fingers may be in the state this year.
	www.wkowtv.com /News/index.php?ID=8242 (327 words)

	Rollie Fingers - BR Bullpen
		After his release by Milwaukee in 1985, Fingers was offered a minor league contract by the Cincinnati Reds but he would not shave off his waxed moustache that had become his trademark.
		In 1990, Fingers again played in the Senior Professional Baseball Association for the Sun City Rays and pitched in 8 games and was 1-1 when the league folded.
		Fingers was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on January 7, 1992 by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
	www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Rollie_Fingers (448 words)

	MilwaukeeWorld: STATE FINGERS ROLLIE AS #1 TAX DEADBEAT
		Rollie Fingers, the former Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher and baseball Hall of Famer, also holds the distinction of owing more income tax to the State of Wisconsin than any other individual, according to the Department of Revenue website.
		Fingers' $1,433,609 tax deficiency also puts him in the top ten of all delinquent taxpayers in the state for all types, including income, sales, corporate and other taxes.
		On November 11th, 2006, Fingers signed a letter of intent to become the spokesperson for Sure Putting, the golf aid that is the subject of the proposed video, so there you go, Department of Revenue -- a source of income for you to attach.
	www.milwaukeeworld.com /blog/2006/12/state-fingers-rollie-as-1-tax-deadbeat.html (902 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Fingers disputes tax delinquency
		MILWAUKEE – Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers disputed his status as one of Wisconsin's largest tax delinquents, insisting in an online journal that he had income taxes withheld from every paycheck when he played for the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1980s.
		Fingers said he was leaving the matter to his lawyer.
		Fingers, known for his handlebar mustache, was a closer for the Brewers from 1981-85.
	www.signonsandiego.com /sports/baseball/20070115-2051-bbo-fingers-taxdelinquency.html (359 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal (Site not responding. Last check: )
		As had generally been true in baseball through the 1960s, Fingers was originally moved to the bullpen – and eventually to his role as a closer – due to struggles with starting.
		As of 2006, Bruce Sutter — considered the working father of the split-finger fastball (a cousin to the forkball, a pitch Fingers himself used later in his career) — became the only pitcher in baseball history elected to the Hall of Fame who never started a game in his major league career.
		It was reported by Sports Illustrated on January 2, 2007 that Fingers owes Wisconsin (in 2007) more than $1.4 million in income taxes and is the seventh biggest tax delinquent in the state.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Rollie_Fingers (513 words)

	Rollie Fingers
		Rollie Fingers emerged as the game's first modern-day relief ace, achieving legendary status with consistent excellence coming out of the bullpen.
		Fingers also appeared in 16 World Series games for the Oakland A's, winning 2 games and saving 6 in 7 chances.
		Also in 1974, during the regular season, Fingers pitched the final two innings of the only four-pitcher no-hitter in baseball history as he, Vida Blue, Glenn Abbott, and Paul Lindblad combined to blank the California Angels 5-0.
	www.baseball-statistics.com /HOF/Fingers.html (429 words)

	News :: Rollie Responds
		Hall of Fame baseball player Rollie Fingers told 27 News his attorney is working on his $1.4 million tax debt to the state of Wisconsin.
		Fingers' delinquent state income taxes place him near the top of Wisconsin's website list of the 100 largest tax delinquencies.
		Fingers was named American League Most Valuable Player as a member of the Brewers and was part of the Brewers' 1982 pennant winning team.
	wkow.madison.com /News/index.php?ID=8601 (360 words)

	GMToday Sports
		Fingers confirmed to a Madison TV station by phone that he operates the Web site but he declined to discuss the post with WKOW.
		Fingers said he was leaving matters to his legal counsel.
		Fingers, famous for his iconic handlebar mustache, was a closer for the Brewers in 1981-82 and 1984-85.
	www.gmtoday.com /news/sports/topstory17.asp (445 words)

	Rollie Fingers \| BaseballLibrary.com
		In 1974 Fingers pitched the final two innings of the only four-pitcher no-hitter in baseball history as he, Vida Blue, Glenn Abbott, and Paul Lindblad combined to blank the California Angels 5-0.
		Fingers showed he still had plenty of arm left, though, leading the AL in saves with 28 with a 1.04 ERA and the 1981 Brewers to their first post-season appearance.
		Fingers figured in 55 percent of his team's victories, and won both the MVP and the Cy Young Awards.
	www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/F/Fingers_Rollie.stm (1440 words)

	Fingers disputes ranking among state's top tax delinquents \| The Janesville Gazette \| Janesville, Wisconsin, USA
		MILWAUKEE - Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers disputed his status as one of Wisconsin's largest tax delinquents, insisting in an online journal that he had income taxes withheld from every paycheck when he played for the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1980s.
		Fingers said he was leaving matters to his legal counsel.
		Fingers, famous for his iconic handlebar mustache, was a closer for the Brewers in 1981-82 and 1984-85.
	www.gazetteextra.com /fingers_taxdelinq011607.asp (515 words)

	Syracuse.com's Printer-Friendly Page
		Let's compare Goose's relief stats to those of Rollie Fingers, a same-era reliever who is in the Hall.
		Over their careers, Gossage has a better hits/ 9 IP ratio (7.45, 29th on the all-time list) and a better strikeouts/ 9 IP ratio (7.47, 35th on the all-time list).
		Fingers is 64th on the hits/ 9 IP chart (7.80), and 77th in strikeouts/ 9 IP (6.87).
	www.syracuse.com /weblogs/print.ssf?/mtlogs/njo_yankees/archives/print102629.html (362 words)

	Rollie Fingers Player Figurine - Danbury Mint
		Anyone who ever watched Oakland A's™ relief pitcher Rollie Fingers in action will instantly recognize the Hall of Famer's™ classic pose as he follows through on his delivery in one of his 341 career saves.
		The remarkable authenticity of Rollie Fingers begins with careful research from photos of him in action.
		Licensed by Rollie Fingers and Major League Baseball®, this landmark portrait sculpture is a Danbury Mint exclusive.
	www.danburymint.com /sports/product.asp?code=BP4-30 (120 words)

	Rollie Fingers Jerseys & T-Shirts For Sale
		Charlie Finley's A's were a crazy bunch Catfish, Blue Moon and Rollie were as swingin' off the field as they were on it.
		This jersey is enhanced with the 100th Anniversary of Baseball patch on the lower left chest Jersey Number This authentic jersey will have the number 34 on it.
		This is the number worn by Rollie Fingers with the 1971 Oakland Athletics.
	www.oddball-mall.com /fingersjsy.htm (362 words)

	Howstuffworks "Rollie Fingers"
		After bringing Rollie Fingers up from the minors in 1969, the Oakland A's were uncertain what to do with him.
		In 1973, Williams again briefly tried Fingers as a starter before recognizing once and for all that Rollie's proper job was as a fireman.
		Fingers was voted to the Hall of Fame in 1992.
	entertainment.howstuffworks.com /rollie-fingers-hof.htm (526 words)

	Rollie Fingers Blogs at Chad Gramling’s Baseball Blog (CGBB)
		I am always intrigued when a figure in the public spotlight, or was once in in, open themselves up to the public in the form of personal blogging.
		Today, I stumbled upon Baseball Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers’ blog at rolliefingerssportsblog.com.
		Through his blog, “Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers lends his insight into the world of sports” (and possibly more).
	baseballblog.chadgramling.com /?p=260 (279 words)

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		Fingers, known for his handlebar mustache, would not do an interview Wednesday, said his agent, John Boggs.
		But Boggs said Fingers' tax attorneys were working on the case, which he said came from Fingers' time as a closer for the Milwaukee Brewers.
		She couldn't say whether any action had been taken against Fingers.
	www.ksdk.com /printfullstory.aspx?storyid=110177 (278 words)

	Rollie Fingers
		Colorful image of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers, this print is autographed by Fingers.
		Fingers signed the bottom of the image in fl Sharpie.
		A certificate of authenticity and photo of Fingers signing is included with the artwork.
	www.adamnfineartist.com /rofiaupr.html (96 words)

	Rollie Fingers
		How he was lost: The Padres traded Fingers, Gene Tenace, Bob Shirley and Bob Green to the Cardinals for Terry Kennedy, Steve Swisher, Mike Phillips, John Littlefield, John Urrea, Kim Seaman and Al Olmsted on Dec. 8, 1980.
		One more year: Fingers turned down a chance to pitch for the Reds in 1986, when he refused to shave his handlebar mustache to comply with team owner Marge Schott's policy against facial hair.
		Fingers said he would shave his mustache if Schott shaved her dog.
	www.padresnation.com /oldschool/rolliefingers.html (243 words)

	Rich Hanson's Autograph Corner
		Fingers was kind enough to sign autographs for two innings for the fans who cared to ask for one.
		Fingers went on to Oakland for nine seasons and helped take the team to World Series Titles in 1972, 1973 and 1974.
		Rollie Fingers is the first of three greats of the game scheduled to show-up at Burlington this season.
	www.stu-man.com /article3.html (667 words)

	ABC News: Fingers Owes Wisconsin More Than $1.4M
		Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers owes Wisconsin more than $1.4 million in income taxes and is the seventh biggest tax delinquent in the state.
		Fingers' listed address is in Las Vegas, and the birth date in public records there matches the baseball player.
		Revenue Department spokeswoman Meredith Helgerson said she couldn't confirm if the Fingers on the list is the former baseball player.
	abcnews.go.com /Sports/wireStory?id=2767835 (299 words)

	BBTF's Hall of Merit Discussion :: Rollie Fingers
		Fingers probably has the best argument for strike credit in 1981 - he was phenomenal and lost 50 games to the strike.
		I don't know the exact Fingers analog, other than that his inherited runners numbers seem too far ahead of the norm to ASSUME that it is luck.
		In the case for Fingers, Joe is not arguing (and I am not arguing), that because Fingers had a great IHR, that makes him a great reliever.
	www.baseballthinkfactory.org /files/hall_of_merit/discussion/rollie_fingers (9376 words)

	Rollie Fingers' Nondescript Van - Deadspin
		Far be it from us to cast aspersions on Hall of Fame relief pitchers who could offer mustache rides to an entire cricket team, but we find this Craig's List ad apparently posted by Rollie Fingers for a commercial he's filming.
		Rollie Fingers Hall of Fame basball player is looking for a 12 or 13 year boy to star in a short video with him to be shown on Youtube and other places.
		By the way, Rollie also has a pretty boring blog.
	www.deadspin.com /sports/baseball/rollie-fingers-nondescript-van-223859.php (385 words)

	Rollie Fingers \| National Baseball Hall of Fame
		Rollie Fingers' 17-year career epitomized the emergence of the modern-day relief ace.
		View the Hall of Fame ballot from the year Rollie Fingers was inducted.
		Tell someone about Rollie Fingers by sending a free Hall of Fame Digital Postcard.
	baseballhalloffame.org /hofers_and_honorees/hofer_bios/Fingers_Rollie.htm (315 words)

	Rollie Fingers \| National Baseball Hall of Fame
		Rollie Fingers' 17-year career epitomized the emergence of the modern-day relief ace.
		View the Hall of Fame ballot from the year Rollie Fingers was inducted.
		Tell someone about Rollie Fingers by sending a free Hall of Fame Digital Postcard.
	www.baseballhalloffame.org /hofers_and_honorees/hofer_bios/Fingers_Rollie.htm (315 words)

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