BF.net interviews Rollie Fingers

[Brian the Automator]

Todd brings us another excellent interview with Rollie Fingers.

 

Rollie answers questions about charlie finley, marge schott, george bamberger, financial woes, and 1982. Just a great, great piece.

[splitterpfj]

He wasn't my first favorite Brewer, and he's not my current favorite...he is my all-time favorite.

 

I hope you like it.

 

-Todd

[JCREW]

Rollie is a flat out NUT. Loved it. Great work.

[burniebrewer]

Todd is on a roll with the great interviews.

[bklynbrewcrew]

Absolutely fantastic interview.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Great interview. I cab tell you really did your homework on Rollie. Those Finley tidbits were hilarious.

[BrewCrewRising]

I'm starting to well up with Brewer pride with all these ex-Brewers giving us insight into their time with the game. First Brooks, and now this!

 

Many thanks to the site for the added dimension of Brewer konwledge and insight. Great work Todd.

[Brian the Automator]

Rollie interview mentioned at MLBTR: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/06/odds-and-ends-3.html

[phxMILWfan]

Another awesome interview! I was born in 83 and didn't get to watch Rollie pitch but I really enjoyed the interview.

[splitterpfj]

Two things...first, Rollie said he was a bit surprised that none of his former teams had ever asked him to help their young pitchers...I find that hard to believe. The man has three rings, a World Series MVP, a League MVP and a Cy Young Award, and he retired with more saves than anyone in MLB history. He might know something about getting hitters out.

 

The other thing...I think it's time for Brian to grow a handlebar.

 

Who's with me?

[SeriesFinale]

Wow, some great stories I'd never heard before. Thanks to Todd and Brewerfan, and, of course, Rollie (I was surprised he didn't plug his wine more!).

 

A website called Oaklandish is selling this shirt locally:

 

http://www.oaklandish.com/shop/images/M_Rollie_GY_Grey.jpg

 

(That's the Oakland city logo on the hat)

 

I wish our t-shirt guys would make something similar!

[phxMILWfan]

Todd how do you keep getting these people to do interviews? I don't want it to sound like I'm not appreciative of what you've already done but can we look forward to more interviews? You're earning yourself first ballot Brewer Fan Hall of Fame status here. I have to admit that I'm hoping some day to see you've interviewed Russell Branyan.

[splitterpfj]

Yes, you can look forward to more interviews, but I can't promise they'll be as frequent...good luck never hurt anyone.

 

I have not approached Russell Branyan, but I will at some point.

[jazzytrav]

You might not want to tell Russell that you're from bf.net. We don't really know how he feels about his cult status around here. He could be appreciative...or a little creeped out. Or a lot creeped out.

 

Edit: okay, just got through the interview, too. Had to Wikipedia Charlie Finley, but that was some great stuff. Well done http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[splitterpfj]

Rollie called me today, to go over a couple of things.

 

I just had to come on here again, to thank Brian for building this site, and allowing me to play on it...and to thank Rollie, for treating me so well.

 

Rollie, I know you're on here reading the interview right now....if you happened to open this thread....thank you so much....you couldn't have been more pleasant to talk to.

[Brian the Automator]

I've got about 8 more months to go on the mustache.

[trwi7]

I've got about 8 more months to go on the mustache.

I haven't shaved in about a week, I could help you out.

[BCZF]

Wow... Stellar interview Todd, really great..

[Bikeage77]

Todd, not to ask for your secrets, but did you just find out how to get ahold of these guys and call them, or email them or how's that work?

 

Great job, can anyone imagine 25 guys similar to Rollie on one team? No wonder the A's were so crazy!

[splitterpfj]

BCZF...thank you.

 

Bikeage...there's no "one way" to network. Some players work through agents, others through friends...and sometimes you just plain get lucky.

 

The advice I'll give anyone, in any field, is to make yourself easy to find, and respect others. That combination is foolproof, you'll be surprised by what doors will open in time.