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 endeavors, and turn it into a showcase. A flex. Of his elite hand-eye coordination.
Rickey Henderson was about so much more than the stolen bases
When Kevin Towers was the San Diego Padres' general manager, he received a voicemail delivered in a high-pitched, high-energy voice then familiar to most baseball people: "KT! It's Rickey! Calling about Rickey!
Sandy Alderson on Rickey Henderson's impact on A's
Sandy Alderson, a former front office executive with the A's, discusses Rickey Henderson's impact on the franchise
Deion Sanders Calls Rickey Henderson the ‘Greatest Ever’
Remembering Rickey Henderson (1958-2024): A Baseball Superhero
Baseball's all-time stolen base leader was truly multi-dimensional. I remember meeting Rickey Henderson. Back in 1992, as a 15-year-old, starstruck, and baseball-obsessed kid, I was fortunate to have had a job as a batboy for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Ruben Sierra on Rickey Henderson's flare
Former MLB All-Star Ruben Sierra talks about Rickey Henderson's swagger during his playing career and more. MLB Network; MLBN Hot Stove; interview
Rickey Henderson remembrance, film reviews
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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 ...
Rickey Henderson finished his career in indy ball. There, a legend showed a different side
Henderson's teammates on the San Diego Surf Dawgs remembered a player who was giving and down-to-earth during his time with ...
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, ...
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.
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 ...
Rickey Henderson’s Kids: The Late Baseball Star’s Children
Henderson shared his three daughters, Angela, Alexis and Adrianna, with Pamela. They were present for several noteworthy ...
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.’ ...
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 ...
Rickey Henderson’s Wife: Who Was the MLB Star Married to?
Henderson was married to his wife, Pamela, his high school sweetheart. They reportedly wed in 1983. During his 2009 Baseball ...
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Rickey Henderson's impact on MLB | Morning Lineup
Reflecting on the life of Rickey Henderson on what would have been his 66th. Subscribe to MLB Morning Lineup wherever you ...
Rickey Henderson, World Series Champion And MLB All-Time Steals Leader, Dead At 65
MLB legend and all-time steals leader Rickey Henderson has passed away at age 65. Henderson, a Major League Baseball Hall of ...
Former Seattle Mariners All-Star Tells Incredible Story of Phone Call with Rickey Henderson
He is baseball's all-time leader in stolen bases (1,406) and runs scored (2,295). He spent part of the 2000 season with the ...