⚾️On October 18, 1972 with runners on second and third base in Game 3 of the World Series, Johnny Bench strikes out looking with a full count when a trick play dupes him. After the A's manager visits the mound and catcher Gene Tenace returns to his position, the Reds' slugger, believing he is getting an intentional walk, is fooled when the A's backstop quickly crouches behind home to catch a called strike 3 from Rollie Fingers. Despite the play, Cincinnati would hang on to defeat Oakland 1-0 for

On October 18, 1972, Manager Dick Williams and pitcher Rollie Fingers decided to fake an intentional walk, resulting in the strikeout of Johnny Bench. (via MLB) #baseball #WorldSeries | MLB Throwbacks

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