Can't find a player

Pirates · 03-08-2019, 04:52 PM

In 1974 I remember watching the Oakland A's on TV. They had a player named, "Herb Washington".
This guy even had his own baseball card.
His position was listed as Designated Runner.
He played in 94 games.
He never played the field, nor did he ever get a chance to bat.

Where is he in OOTP.
I am unable to import him.
Starting a Historical 1974 league. He is not on their roster nor is he in the minor leagues.
What happed to him. Was OOTP unaware that this guy ever played baseball? Am I doing something wrong?

Edit.
Sorry all, I found out what I was doing wrong.
I found him.
Thank you.

NoOne · 03-10-2019, 11:05 PM

his name isn't herb? (fun to guess)

lots of nicknames back then that sound like normal names.

call someone "jim" and his name is pete.... lol.

Pirates · 04-08-2019, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoOne

his name isn't herb? (fun to guess)

lots of nicknames back then that sound like normal names.

call someone "jim" and his name is pete.... lol.

What is his name then?
His baseball card said "Herb"
Herb is short for Herbert.

Leo_The_Lip · 04-12-2019, 09:32 AM

Just to make sure everyone young reading this knows who Herb Washington was.

He never batted; never played in the field.

He was a world-class sprinter used as a pinch-runner so all his stats are stolen base attempts and successes. Another of Charley Finley's great ideas.

03-08-2019, 04:52 PM	#1
Pirates Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 371	Can't find a player In 1974 I remember watching the Oakland A's on TV. They had a player named, "Herb Washington". This guy even had his own baseball card. His position was listed as Designated Runner. He played in 94 games. He never played the field, nor did he ever get a chance to bat. Where is he in OOTP. I am unable to import him. Starting a Historical 1974 league. He is not on their roster nor is he in the minor leagues. What happed to him. Was OOTP unaware that this guy ever played baseball? Am I doing something wrong? Edit. Sorry all, I found out what I was doing wrong. I found him. Thank you. Last edited by Pirates; 03-08-2019 at 05:06 PM.

04-12-2019, 09:32 AM	#4
Leo_The_Lip All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,703	Just to make sure everyone young reading this knows who Herb Washington was. He never batted; never played in the field. He was a world-class sprinter used as a pinch-runner so all his stats are stolen base attempts and successes. Another of Charley Finley's great ideas. __________________ "My name will live forever" - Anonymous

03-10-2019, 11:05 PM	#2
NoOne Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,167	his name isn't herb? (fun to guess) lots of nicknames back then that sound like normal names. call someone "jim" and his name is pete.... lol.