Friday, October 14, 2011

Facial Hair and Baseball

Over the years, baseball's seen some pretty impressive facial hair. Last year's postseason gave us Brian Wilson, and this year's features John Axford. So the question I pose to all of you readers, which look do you like better?

Brian Wilson - Giants Closer
Photo Credit: babyjellysf.tumblr.com

John Axford - Brewers Closer
Photo Credit: zimbio.com

And then just for good measure, here's ten more "classic" looks from baseball's past. Apologies to some of the guys that didn't make the list, there were just too many to choose from.

Rollie Fingers - 341 career saves
Photo Credit: realclearsports.com

Rod Beck - 286 career saves
Photo Credit: thebaseballchick.com

Al Hrabosky aka "The Mad Hungarian" - 97 career saves
Photo Credit: bitsandpieces.us

Clay Zavada - 3.35 ERA
Photo Credit: 7is.neswblogs.com

Goose Gossage - 310 career saves
Photo Credit: totalprosports.com

Bruce Sutter - 300 career saves
Photo Credit: baseballcardbust.com

Scott Spiezio - 2 Time World Series Champion
Photo Credit: bleacherreport.com

Jeff Bagwell - 449 career home runs
Photo Credit: sports.espn.go.com

Dennis Eckersley - 390 career saves
Photo Credit: legendsrevealed.com

Oscar Gamble - 200 career home runs
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