Baseball’s peerless beards

Unique facial hair is nothing new in Major League Baseball. In fact it sometimes becomes the trademark feature of a player’s career. Rollie Fingers, one of the greatest relievers in the game during the ’70s, is noted less often for his incredible pitching ability than for his waxed handlebar mustache.

Unique facial hair is nothing new in Major League Baseball. In fact it sometimes becomes the trademark feature of a player’s career. Rollie Fingers, one of the greatest relievers in the game during the ’70s, is noted less often for his incredible pitching ability than for his waxed handlebar mustache. Similarly, Al Hrabosky, also known as “The Mad Hungarian” for his spirited antics on the mound, sported a Fu Manchu for most of his career to match his eccentric reputation. There are plenty of other examples in the annals of baseball card history, and the hirsute trend hasn’t died down. Here’s a list of the top five best beards in Major League Baseball today.

Top 5 beards in Major League Baseball

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