Baseball icon and Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson died on Friday, Dec. 20, in his hometown of Oakland, California, at the age of 65. “One of one” was a phrase often used to describe Henderson, who shattered records and often upset baseball’s establishment with the way he played and the way he expressed himself.   Henderson was widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players ever and the best leadoff hitter in history. The reactions, stori…

Straight Arrow News

Baseball icon and Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Rickey Henderson was at his incandescent best when playing for the Oakland A’s and New York Yankees. His two tenures with the Padres, though, deserve more than a footnote to his Hall of Fame career and standing as the sport’s best leadoff hitter. Though well past his prime, Henderson infused his rare jump-starting voltage into Padres teams in 1996, 1997 and 2001 by reaching base and stealing bases at a high rate. He was vital to San Diego winnin…

Ad Fontes Media

All Sides

Media Bias/Fact Check

San Diego Union Tribune

Patrick Soon-Shiong

San Diego

San Diego County

California

United States

Tom Krasovic: Rickey Henderson turbocharged Padres’ offense during 2 stints with club

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado expressed his mourning for the loss of MLB legend Rickey Henderson. The all-time stolen base king passed away at the age of 65 on December 20.

Sportskeeda

Nolan Arenado pens heartfelt message after MLB legend Rickey Henderson dies at 65

The GOAT died at age 65, but he won’t be forgotten.

Slate

The Slate Group

Rickey Henderson’s Baseball Legacy Will Live On

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! Rickey wants to play baseball!” Rickey Henderson, in 2001, became a Padre again.

West Hawaii Today

Torstar

David Black

Rickey Henderson was about so much more than the stolen bases - West Hawaii Today

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. Known as baseball’s “Man of Steal,” Henderson had a lengthy list of accolades and accomplishments over his nomadic 25-year career — an MV…

Austin Daily Herald

Boone Newspapers

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65 - Austin Daily Herald

Major league baseball legend Rickey Henderson passed away on Dec. 20, four days shy of his 66th birthday. 2024 has been a momentous year for baseball fans. First, we lost Willie Mays in June, then Pete Rose in September, and now Rickey. These three rank among the top 10 or 15 non-pitchers of all time, so to have three of them depart the human scene in a single calendar year is something that may never happen again.

The American Spectator

Alexandria

Virginia

Rickey Henderson, 1958-2024 - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

Howard Bryant 
Close 
Howard Bryant Columnist, ESPN.com  
Senior author, ESPN.com and ESPN The Journal
Writer of “The Final Hero: A Lifetime of Henry Aaron”
Writer of “Juicing the Sport”
Writer of “Shut Out: A Story of Race and Baseball in Boston”    
Jeff Passan 
Close 
Jeff Passan Senior MLB Insider  ESPN MLB insider
Writer of “The Arm: Contained in the Billion-Greenback Thriller of the Most Priceless Commodity in Sports activities”    Dec 21,…

news247planet.com

‘Best of all time’ Rickey Henderson dies at 65

While Magic Johnson was transforming the Los Angeles Lakers franchise in the 1980s, a young Rickey Henderson was doing the same throughout Major League Baseball. Like Magic, Henderson was one of the greatest players to ever play his sport and the entire world was saddened to hear about his passing at the age of 65 on Saturday. In a sport that is steeped in tradition, Henderson ruffled a lot of feathers with his brashness as he was unafraid to ta…

Lakers Nation

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Offers Condolences Following Death Of Rickey Henderson

Rickey Henderson, one of the greatest players in the history of Major League Baseball, has passed away, ESPN reports. He was 65. On Saturday, December 21, Henderson’s passing was confirmed by his family in an official statement. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of my husband, Rickey Henderson,” the family’s statement read.  “A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, a…

Baseball icon and Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Coverage Details

Give the gift of Perspective

Bias Distribution

Ownership

Similar News Topics

Similar News Topics