On October 13, 1974 — The Los Angeles Dodgers, behind Don Sutton, even the World Series with a 3 – 2 win over the Oakland Athletics. The Dodgers score in the 2nd inning off Vida Blue, and a two-run home run by Joe Ferguson in the 6th provides the winning margin.

Herb Washington, representing the tying run in the top of the ninth is picked off first base by Los Angeles Dodger closer Mike Marshall for the second out in Game 2, the only contest the A’s will lose in the Fall Classic. The world-class sprinter, who will never have a plate appearance in his brief 105-game career, was selected by Oakland owner Charlie Finley to become the team’s “designated runner,” a position that doesn’t exist with any other major league club.

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