Legendary Baseball Star Rickey Henderson Dies At 65

Legendary MLB star Rickey Henderson has passed away at the age of 65.

Henderson, who holds the record for most stolen bases in the MLB, died after battling pneumonia.

Henderson played for nine teams during his 25-year MLB career, but he was best known as a member of the Oakland Atheltics.

During his career, Henderson was a 10-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion.

Henderson’s wife Pamela shared, “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,” added Pamela.

R.I.P. Rickey Henderson 🙏 pic.twitter.com/JiR1uI404s

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When Rickey Henderson became the all-time stolen bases leader.

RIP. 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/sZgdASZb56

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Per Yahoo Sports:

Rickey Henderson — Baseball Hall of Famer, all-time MLB stolen base king and widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter ever — has died at the age of 65.

The A’s announced the news Saturday afternoon, as tributes poured in from around MLB. A cause of death has yet to be announced.

Henderson played for nine franchises over his 25-year MLB career, including four stints with the Oakland Athletics. He won two World Series and was named AL MVP in 1990. A 10-time All-Star, Henderson was the AL stolen base leader an unmatched 12 times and surpassed 100 steals in a single season on three occasions — one of only two players to accomplish the latter feat, alongside Vince Coleman.

In May 1991, Henderson’s base-stealing prowess earned him a place in baseball history when he swiped his 939th career base, breaking Lou Brock’s record. Henderson finished with 1,406 career stolen bases in his final MLB season in 2003, reinforcing the nickname “Man of Steal.”

And this right here folks will forever be my favourite Rickey Henderson story pic.twitter.com/CQsPK1tdwW

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Check out what Fox News reported:

Rickey Henderson, MLB’s greatest base stealer and widely considered its greatest leadoff hitter, has died at the age of 65.

Henderson was a 10-time All-Star, spending the majority of his 25-year career with the Oakland Athletics.

Henderson, who would have turned 66 Christmas Day, was reportedly battling pneumonia.

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Henderson is also the all-time leader in runs scored. He was named the American League MVP in 1990 after leading the AL with a 1.016 OPS, 65 stolen bases and 119 runs scored.

He also played for the Yankees, Padres, Mets, Mariners, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Angels and Dodgers.

Henderson’s wife, Pamela, confirmed her husband’s death in a statement.

“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,” Pamela said.

“For multiple generations of baseball fans, Rickey Henderson was the gold standard of base stealing and leadoff hitting. Rickey was one of the most accomplished and beloved Athletics of all-time,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.