Rickey Henderson and 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, Baseball’s Flamboyant ‘Man of Steal,’ Dies at 65
Widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter in baseball history, he was not just one of the game’s most exciting players but also one of its most eccentric.
Baseball World Reacts to Rickey Henderson's Shocking Death
Teammates, friends, and fellow Baseball Hall of Famers reacted in mourning Saturday to the shocking news of Rickey Henderson's death at age 65.
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.
How Rickey Henderson helped launch USA TODAY Baseball Weekly
The first issue of Baseball Weekly, now Sports Weekly, arrived in April 1991. Interviewing Rickey Henderson was crucial. It almost didn't happen.
Rickey Henderson’s Kids: The Late Baseball Star’s Children
Learn more about the late MLB legend’s family. Rickey Henderson was a legend on the baseball field, but he was a father and husband first and foremost. The athlete, who played for nine teams including the Oakland Athletics,
Rickey Henderson lauded by teammates and foes throughout baseball: ‘Simply the best’
Well known as a great player, less known that he was a great and popular teammate as well,” said longtime manager Tony La Russa.
Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson Dies at 65
Baseball's all-time leader in stolen bases and runs scored was one of the game's most electric player over 25 major league seasons.
Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king and Hall of Famer, dead at 65
Rickey Henderson, the greatest base stealer in baseball history, has died. He was 65. Henderson, who stole 1,406 bases during a Hall of Fame career that included stops with both the Yankees and Mets, died Friday after a battle with pneumonia, TMZ reported Saturday.
Goodbye to Rickey Henderson
There are so many great stories to tell about Rickey Henderson. Many of them mention “cockiness” or “showboating” right off the bat, which is a putdown Rickey heard many times during his career. Who cares?
Dave Winfield, Mike Piazza and the baseball world mourn death of Rickey Henderson: ‘One of my favorite teammates’
Henderson’s former Yankee teammate, Dave Winfield, took to Instagram to share his condolences. “I still cannot believe I’ve ...
Rickey Henderson's Family, Athletics Share Statements on Death of Baseball Legend
Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Rickey Henderson died on Friday at the age of 65, the Henderson family confirmed on Saturday ...
From Rickey Henderson to Johnny and Matty Gaudreau, remembering those we lost in 2024 and all they brought us
Watch as he strides to the plate, folding himself into his signature crouch, ready to torment his opponent. Think of the ...