Rollie Fingers chose to retire from baseball rather than shave off

A few minutes with Rollie Fingers - Brew Crew Ball

Rollie Fingers and the 25 Players with the Best Facial Hair in MLB History, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Baseball Almanac on X: #OTD 1986, Rollie Fingers refused to shave his mustache and retired from #MLB. Newspaper story attached! See other events from this date in baseball history on #BaseballAlmanac [

Baseball legend Rollie Fingers was known for mound success and moustache - Mitchell Republic

To Beard or not to Beard, that is the question! – LA Dodger Talk

TIL Rollie Fingers was offered a contract with the Reds in 1986, but turned it down because he refused to shave his handlebar mustache in accordance with Cincinnati team policy. He retired instead. : r/baseball

On This Day In Sports: February 21, 1986: Rollie Fingers announces he is retiring

The Most Important and Interesting Facial Hair in MLB History – Stadium Gear & Apparel

TIL on this day in history, Rollie Fingers chose to retire instead of shaving his mustache : r/baseball

Rollie Fingers explains the story behind the mustache - Sports Collectors Digest

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The Baseball Mustache: A Tradition With All the Trimmings - WSJ

Rollie Fingers refused to shave his mustache and turned down the Reds

Thomas, Fingers Elected to Southern League Hall of Fame