Bob Watson Scores Baseball’s Millionth Run

Date of Event: May 4, 1975

Most big-league ballplayers only dream of getting into the Hall of Fame. There’s been some great ones who couldn’t even get their foot into the door. On May 4, 1975, Bob Watson, got both feet in—his shoes to be exact. On that day, Bob Watson scored baseball’s millionth run, earning his spikes a place in Cooperstown.