Oakland A's relief pitcher who was World Series MVP in 1974
Before Fame
His father moved the family to California after being fed up with working in the steel mill, but unfortunately had to find work at another steel mill to keep the family afloat.
Trivia Fact
He is one of a few baseball players to have his number retired by more than one team (the A's and the Brewers).
Family Life:
The son of George Michael and Edna Pearl Fingers, he married his high school sweetheart shortly before making it to the pros.
