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50 years ago, the Padres had pitcher Catfish Hunter on the hook but couldn’t reel him in
The San Diego Union on Dec. 31 ... leader Pete Rose in 1978 before signing with the Phillies. The Padres did sign closer Rollie Fingers and outfielder Gene Tenace in 1976. Both had been teammates ...
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Rollie Fingers’ baseball career spanned 17 seasons with the Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers. The player revolutionized the role of the relief pitcher, recorded 341 ...
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The Padres become the first NL club with three 50 stolen base men (Gene Richards, 61; Ozzie Smith, 57; Jerry Mumphrey, 52), as they lead the Majors with 239. Rollie Fingers becomes ... and win the NL ...