Time for Kids – Time for Kids Auction 2009
Auction Ends: Nov 30, 2009 11:59 PM EST

Memorabilia

Rollie Fingers Autographed Baseball

Item Number
193
Estimated Value
250 USD
Sold
89 USD to motownz1
Number of Bids
2  -  Bid History

Item Description

Baseball Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers Autographed Baseball.  MVP 1981 - HOF 1992 Almost as famous for his handlebar mustache as his pitching, Rollie Fingers, the lanky righthander retired as the greatest relief artist in baseball, lasting 17 years. When he finally called it quits in 1985, Fingers held the major-league records for most career saves (341) and World Series saves (7). He began both the 1969, 1970, and 1971 seasons as a starter, but finished all three seasons in the bullpen. In 1972 he finally became a full-time reliever, winning 11 games in relief and saving 21 to lead Oakland to its first-ever World Series appearance. In the decisive seventh game against the Reds, Fingers worked out of a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the eighth inning to preserve the 3-2 victory and the championship. He piled up another 22 saves with a 1.92 era in 1973 with two World Series saves

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Zindlers Sports Collectibles