1985 – Dave Winfield steals home with the winning run in the Yankees’ 3 – 2 win over the A’s. Following a pitchout in the 7th, Winfield gets hung up in a rundown but escapes to score.

On September 7, 1985 — 1985 – Dave Winfield steals home with the winning run in the Yankees’ 3 – 2 win over the A’s. Following a pitchout in the 7th, Winfield gets hung up in a rundown but escapes to score.

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