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). In addition to his pitching ability, he was noted for his handlebar moustache which he originally grew to get a $300 bonus from Athletics owner Charles O. Finley. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio.

When Fingers reached the major leagues, the role of relief pitchers was limited, as starting pitchers rarely left games while holding a lead; but as team offense increased following the 1968 season, and especially with the American League's introduction of the designated hitter in 1973, managers became more willing to replace starters in the late innings with a lead in order to forestall any late rallies by opponents. Through the 1960s, both leagues' annual saves leaders tended toward totals of 20–25 saves; few pitchers remained in the role more than two or three years, with significant exceptions such as Roy Face and knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm. But in the 1970s, in an era allowing for greater opportunities for closers than had previously been available, Fingers' excellence in relief allowed him to gradually increase his annual saves totals past 30. He eventually earned 341 career saves, greatly surpassing Wilhelm's record of 227.

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@lenno212 Mets fans are not getting Rollie Fingers. just the middle one from Mets ownership.
rwdavis22461 (Ron W. Davis) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:22:02 -0000
@lenno212 Mets fans are not getting Rollie Fingers. just the middle one from Mets ownership.
I just saw a guy with a Rollie Fingers (handlebar) moustache
brandon120 (Brandon Mars) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:15:56 -0000
I just saw a guy with a Rollie Fingers (handlebar) moustache
@JasonPegg that beard is closing in on EPIC. The real question is what to do when you shave. Mutton chops? The Rollie Fingers? Decisions..
RobTrainSystems (MikeRobertson) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:57:04 -0000
@JasonPegg that beard is closing in on EPIC. The real question is what to do when you shave. Mutton chops? The Rollie Fingers? Decisions..
There is a young asian gentleman at fathers office in culver city with a ROLLIE FINGERS MOUSTACHE. #perfection #oaklandathleticshistory
_DarrenH (Darren Hamlyn) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:42:30 -0000
There is a young asian gentleman at fathers office in culver city with a ROLLIE FINGERS MOUSTACHE. #perfection #oaklandathleticshistory
"Rollie Fingers" going to the box again for the #Ducks ...Stick to pitching Rollie
BallUHouston (Matt Houston) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:54:10 -0000
"Rollie Fingers" going to the box again for the #Ducks ...Stick to pitching Rollie
the NHL's Version of Rollie Fingers is in the box for the Ducks
BallUHouston (Matt Houston) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:21:38 -0000
the NHL's Version of Rollie Fingers is in the box for the Ducks

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