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12-21-2024, 11:44 PM
Major League Baseball’s all-time stolen base leader Rickey Henderson died at the age of 65, according to his family, per the Athletics. Henderson passed away on Friday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of my husband, Rickey Henderson,” the Henderson family said in a statement from his former team the Athletics.
“A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul. Rickey lived his life with integrity, and his love for baseball was paramount. Now, Rickey is at peace with the Lord, cherishing the extraordinary moments and achievements he leaves behind.”
Across his illustrious 25-year MLB career, spanning from 1979 to 2003, Henderson played for nine teams and most notably retired as MLB’s all-time stolen base leader (1,406) and all-time runs scored leader (2,295).
The 1990 American League MVP is regarded as one of the best leadoff hitters in the sport’s history and the greatest base stealer of all-time, a feat highlighted by leading the AL in stolen bases 12 times
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“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of my husband, Rickey Henderson,” the Henderson family said in a statement from his former team the Athletics.
“A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul. Rickey lived his life with integrity, and his love for baseball was paramount. Now, Rickey is at peace with the Lord, cherishing the extraordinary moments and achievements he leaves behind.”
Across his illustrious 25-year MLB career, spanning from 1979 to 2003, Henderson played for nine teams and most notably retired as MLB’s all-time stolen base leader (1,406) and all-time runs scored leader (2,295).
The 1990 American League MVP is regarded as one of the best leadoff hitters in the sport’s history and the greatest base stealer of all-time, a feat highlighted by leading the AL in stolen bases 12 times
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