As the General Manager , West oversaw the desegregation of Rickwood Field .
Is also famous for convincing A 's manager Gus Niarhos to convert Rollie Fingers from a starting pitcher to a relief pitcher .
As the General Manager , West oversaw the desegregation of Rickwood Field and is also famous for convincing A 's manager Gus Niarhos to convert Rollie Fingers from a starting pitcher to a relief pitcher .