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THE TRADE THAT MADE MILWAUKEE FAMOUS - Sports Illustrated Vault
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Everybody is a star
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Umpire Whose Blown Call 'Gave' Kansas City the '85 Series Is Dead
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Boston Bruins Fans, How About Some Well-Earned Cheers For #37!
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Rollie Fingers Talks About His Career in MLB and His Time as a Milwaukee Brewer
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Men's College World Series Begins Today
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Topps & fathers & sons
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Pioneering relief pitcher Rollie Fingers made his case for greatness 35 years ago
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New York Yankees Have Odd Connection To Hudson Valley, Scott Baio
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Pioneering relief pitcher Rollie Fingers made his case for greatness 35 years ago
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Pioneering relief pitcher Rollie Fingers made his case for greatness 35 years ago
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SPORTS OF THE TIMES; ROLLIE FINGERS TRIES TO PITCH - The New York Times