San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson had 48 saves in the regular season.

Associated Press

Get ready to see plenty of San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson in the World Series. And try not to stare too long at his beard, Ann Killion writes for SI.com.

Wilson had 48 saves in the regular season and has five in the postseason and he's beginning to broaden his fan base with his looks and his unique post-victory bow.

Wilson and the Giants start World Series action Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. ESPN.com's Howard Bryant says the Rangers became an October powerhouse because four key elements came together.

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