Served on the National Umpire staff from 1974-1981. Was Metro OKC UIC for more than 30 years and is a member of the OKC Metro Hall of Fame. Served as the UIC at more than 20 ASA nationals. An accomplished clinician, Finley received a certificate of appreciation from the Department of Army for patriotic civilian services for his Far East clinic in 1973. Twice he was selected to give clinics overseas in Germany and Southeast Asia. Received outstanding umpire award from the All-American Umpire School. Also an outstanding football official, he was selected to work the Oklahoma state playoffs 11 times and once officiated two classes in one year. Also officiated the prestigious Oil Bowl four times. Also was a basketball official during his career. In 1992, was inducted into the Oklahoma Officials Hall of Fame. Was born July 12, 1932.
