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Charles O. Finley(1918-1996)

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Charles O. Finley was born on 22 February 1918 in Ensley, Alabama, USA. He was married to Shirley McCartney. He died on 19 February 1996 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
BornFebruary 22, 1918
DiedFebruary 19, 1996(77)
BornFebruary 22, 1918
DiedFebruary 19, 1996(77)
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Known for

Greats of the Game (1985)
Greats of the Game
TV Series
  • Self - Guest(as Charlie Finley)
  • 1985
Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Joe Garagiola
6.9
TV Special
  • Self(as Charles Finley)
  • 1976
Johnny Carson in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
8.5
TV Series
  • Self
David Letterman in Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
Late Night with David Letterman
7.5
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Thanks

  • Murder at the World Series (1977)
    Murder at the World Series
    5.3
    TV Movie
    • grateful acknowledgement: Oakland A's
    • 1977

Self

  • Greats of the Game (1985)
    Greats of the Game
    TV Series
    • Self - Guest (as Charlie Finley)
    • 1985–1986
  • David Letterman in Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
    Late Night with David Letterman
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1982
  • Johnny Carson in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1976
  • Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Joe Garagiola
    6.9
    TV Special
    • Self (as Charles Finley)
    • 1976

Archive Footage

  • Reggie Jackson in Reggie (2023)
    Reggie
    7.1
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2023
  • California Golden Seals Story (2016)
    California Golden Seals Story
    8.0
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2016
  • ESPN SportsCentury (1999)
    ESPN SportsCentury
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2000

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Charles Finley
  • Born
    • February 22, 1918
    • Ensley, Alabama, USA
  • Died
    • February 19, 1996
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Shirley McCartneyMay 9, 1941 - December 31, 1979 (divorced, 7 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Owner of the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics baseball team from 1960 to 1981, known for his numerous promotional stunts and controversial management style. The team won three consecutive World Series titles from 1972 to 1974, becoming only the second club to accomplish the feat.

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