November 1979 – Charlie O’s Buffer?

“A central figure in the meeting was a quiet man who could be called The Buffer.  His name is Carl Finley.  He is a cousin to Charles O. Finley, owner of the A’s, shaker of the universe, and Charlie O’s man in the saddle.  Formally, his executive vice president…Charlie O. was not attending the meetings Wednesday…Carl was here in his stead. Nice fella, Carl.”