Rickey Henderson Caps 2024’s Lineup of Departed Baseball Greats
The last time I saw Rickey Henderson was late September in the Athletics’ clubhouse as the last, sad homestand at the Oakland Coliseum wound down to its final game. I’d known him since 1979 when he was brought up to the big leagues in his first run with the A’s.
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65
OAKLAND, Calif. -- 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.
Rickey Henderson Had a Hall of Fame Career Against the Minnesota Twins
Rickey Henderson was a generational talent who will be remembered for his long-term impact on the entire game. However, his numbers against the Minnesota Twins were some of the best against any franchise.
Rickey Henderson finished his career in indy ball. There, a legend showed a different side
The night before the final day of Rickey Henderson’s professional baseball career, he concocted a makeshift drink that his team called “Championship Juice.” The moment didn’t come with the Oakland Athletics or with any of the other eight clubs the first-ballot Hall of Famer played for over his 25-year big league career.
Fans of Oakland A's legend Rickey Henderson hope for permanent memorial
Since his passing, fans of the late Oakland A's legend Rickey Henderson have placed makeshift memorials at the gates of the Oakland Coliseum.
Baseball Legend Rickey Henderson Dies at 65: A Tribute
Ricky Henderson, baseball legend and record-holder, has passed away at 65. We celebrate his life and 10-time All-Star legacy as the all-time stolen base leader.
MLB legend Rickey Henderson’s cause of death revealed following his shocking demise at 65
MLB legend Rickey Henderson has passed away at the age of 65. He reportedly died on Friday in Oakland. Henderson, a two-time World Series champion, had been receiving treatment in the hospital for pneumonia prior to his passing,
Remembering Rickey Henderson: baseball's relatable legend | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman reflect on the passing of the game's all-time stolen base king - whose style on the field and personality off of it was simply unmatched.
Former NBA Forward Reveals Regret After Meeting Late MLB Legend Rickey Henderson
Former forward Matt Barnes is an NBA player who knows just how good Henderson was back in his playing days. It takes a lot in ...
Rickey Henderson declared his own greatness and gave permission to do the same
His snatch catch was so cool. Rickey Henderson would take a routine fly ball, usually one of baseball’s most yawn-inducing ...
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Rickey Henderson passes away at 65
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, known as Baseball's Stolen Base King, passed away at the age of 65, leaving a legacy as a ...
Farewell to Rickey Henderson, lightning-fast hero of my youth
A columnist reminisces on his youthful fandom and the intense devotion to the unorthodox player who made sports matter.
Tuesday's MLB: Tony La Russa on Rickey Henderson: 'Couldn’t scare him, couldn’t stop him'
“As smart as any position player I’ve ever been around,” La Russa said. “ (He had) that stance with the small strike zone, ...
Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson
The baseball community mourns the death of stolen base king Rickey Henderson. Henderson died on Friday at the age of 65.
Rickey Henderson, a HOFer even without the steals. Plus 6 key MLB free agents
This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. Farewell to Rickey ...
From the archives: How Oakland A’s legend Rickey Henderson was molded by ‘Billy Ball’
Former A’s manager Billy Martin was able to take ‘this raw talent and kind of mold it into maximum effectiveness.’ ...
Tom Krasovic: Rickey Henderson turbocharged Padres’ offense during 2 stints with club
Rickey Henderson was at his incandescent best when playing for the Oakland A’s and New York Yankees. His two tenures with the ...