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Bruce Hurst
“I loved Fenway. I loved playing there,” said southpaw Bruce Hurst, who hurled for the Boston Red Sox from 1980 to 1988 before signing as a free agent with the San Diego Padres. Best known for his command performance in the 1986 World Series against the New York Mets, which included two impressive victories and a Game Seven start on three days’ rest. He was about to be announced as the MVP of the 1986 World Series when the Mets staged their improbable comeback. Hurst was one of the most consistent and underrated pitchers of his era. During a 10-year stretch from 1983 to 1992, he was the only big leaguer to notch at least 10 wins in each season, averaging almost 14 victories and 220 innings per campaign. - SABR & bRef Bullpen wiki
I've seen the pictures on-line of Bruce with that mustache, but growing up as a Sox fan in this era I can attest to the fact he only had it for a hot minute or two. He's clean-shaven in my memory so made my facegen reflect that.
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