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THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: Brewers' Fingers becomes first pitcher
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10 Greatest Closers in Major League Baseball History
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Brewer hurler Rollie Fingers becomes the first relief pitcher ever
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The History of Relief Pitching Part Four: 1988-Present
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Rollie Fingers: World Series Closer Second to Only One
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Rollie Fingers Archives - Brewers 1982
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Rollie Fingers - Wikipedia
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1977 Topps Rollie Fingers
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Rollie Fingers: World Series Closer Second to Only One
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Remembering Vida Blue, Who Battled for His Name (1949-2023
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1983 Topps Rollie Fingers