July 3rd, 1988

Oakland A’s relief pitcher Gene Nelson steals second base while pinch running in the 12th inning of a 16 inning marathon against the Toronto Blue Jays. He would be considered crazy by most for even attempting to nab 2nd in the tight 6-6 game. In extra innings no less. What’s even crazier is that he did it while Jose Canseco was up to bat! In fact, Jose would hit a homer three pitches later driving in Nelson to give the A’s an 8-6 lead. They would go on to win 9-8. He became the first American League pitcher to swipe a base since John’ Blue Moon’ Odom stole one of his own in 1973.