Brian Wilson's Beard

Giants closer Brian Wilson has been light's out this year. The game is pretty much over when he comes in. Like most closers, he tends to make it interesting as he did last night by walking two Braves batters in the ninth. But he got out of it and the Giants are on the way to Philadelphia.
Anyway, more impressive than his pitching is his scruffy black beard. It looks fake, doesn't it? It doesn't even match the color of his hair. I could see him after a game carefully removing his beard, taking a shower and walking out of the park unhassled by autograph seekers also known by the players as "green flies" (annoying pests). Off topic here: Players hate autograph seekers and will do everything they can to avoid them. While most are cordial and accommodating to the autograph hound, they can't stand them. Kids are usually not a problem, its the middle aged guy begging for autographs that players hate and try all sorts of maneuvers to avoid. They'll take different exits out of the park. I've even heard of players donning disguises to leave the park and avoid signing autographs. For some guys it is a game to avoid the autograph hounds.
Anyway, Wilson's Fidel Castro-like beard is pretty impressive. I'm just glad it's on his face and not mine.