Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball’s leadoff position, has died. He was 65.
Henderson died on Friday. The Athletics said Saturday they were “shocked and heartbroken by his passing,” but did not specify a cause of death.
Known as baseball’s “Man of Steal,” Henderson had a lengthy list of accolades and accomplishments over his nomadic 25-year career — an MVP, 10 All-Star selections, two World Series titles and a Gold Glove award.
“Rickey was simply the best player I ever played with. He could change the outcome of a game in so many ways,” said Don Mattingly, Henderson’s teammate with the Yankees from 1985-89. “It puts a smile on my face just thinking about him. I will miss my friend.”
It was stealing bases where Henderson made his name and dominated the sport like no other.
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He was so amazing to watch! Rest in power, Rickey! 