Herb Washington Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Herb Washington Memorabilia & Collectibles

Herb Washington is a former American professional baseball player. He was born in Belzonia, Mississippi. Washington graduated from Flint Central High School and took his college education when he attended Michigan State University. Washington became one of the world's most celebrated sprinters as a student-athlete during high school and college. Throughout his brief two season career in the Major League Baseball, Washington played as pinch runner for the Oakland Athletics.

 

Washington is 6 ft. and 170 lbs. He batted and threw using his right. He started his professional baseball career after he was signed by the Oakland Athletics in 1974 as amateur free agent and made his pro debut on April 4, 1974 against the Texas Rangers. Washington became a member of the Athletics 1974 World Series championship winning team in spite of having no professional baseball experience and having last played baseball in high school, appearing as a pinch-runner for Joe Rudi in game two of the 1974 World Series, Washington was picked off first base in a critical ninth-inning situation by Mike Marshall of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

Throughout his major league career, Washington played in a hundred and five games without batting, pitching, or fielding only playing exclusively as a pinch runner. Washington’s last game for the Athletics was held on May 4, 1975

 

Collect game memories through official MLB souvenirs. Autographed MLB magazines and books will look great on your coffee table. MLB trading cards and tickets together with MLB photomints and coins will tie up the entire theme. And why not accessorize yourself in MLB fashion by purchasing MLB jewelry, watches and accessories.

 

About Herb Washington:

Herb Washington (full name: Herbert Lee Washington; no nicknames) played pinch runner from 1974 until 1975 for the Oakland Athletics. He played for the Athletics from 1974 - 1975. Over 2 seasons, he played 105 games, hit 0 home runs, drove in 33 runs, and stole 31 bases. Born on November 16, 1951 in Belzonia, MS, Washington stands 6' 0" and weighs 170 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on April 4, 1974 and he played his final game on May 4, 1975. Common misspellings of his name include Herbert Herb herbert Lee Washington.