(KRON) – Rickey Henderson, one of the greatest baseball players to ever live, died at age 65, according to multiple reports. Henderson is Major League Baseball’s all-time stolen base leader and is considered by many to be the greatest player in A’s franchise history.
While he was born in Chicago, Henderson is an Oakland native who graduated from Oakland Technical High School in 1976.
He was drafted by the A’s that year and made it to the major leagues in 1979. He won the 1989 World Series with the A’s.
Henderson’s career accolades include 10 MLB All-Star Game appearances, three Silver Slugger awards, one Gold Glove award and the 1990 American League MVP.
OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 26: Oakland Athletics alumni Rickey Henderson and Dave Stewart look on prior to the game between the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) 
Former baseball player Rickey Henderson watches before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) 
Athletics alumni Rickey Henderson and Dave Stewart throw out the ceremonial first pitch on September 26, 2024 in Oakland. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) 
OAKLAND, CA – MAY 1: Outfielder Rickey Henderson #24 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after stealing third base against the New York Yankees during a Major League Baseball game May 1, 1991 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The stolen base was 939 for Henderson breaking the record of 938 held by former St. Louis Cardinal Lou Brock. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
His best years were with the A’s, but Henderson played for 10 MLB teams in his career. He played until 2003 when he was 44 years old.
Henderson is well-known for his prowess as a leadoff hitter, where he was adept at getting on base, hitting for power, and most notably stealing bases. His 1,406 steals are 468 more than any other player, and he also holds the modern-era record for stolen bases in a season with 130 in 1982.
Henderson joins Willie Mays, Vida Blue and Orlando Cepeda as Bay Area baseball legends to die in the past two years
Born on Christmas Day of 1958, Henderson was days shy of his 66th birthday.
(KRON) – Rickey Henderson, one of the greatest baseball players to ever live, died at age 65, according to multiple reports. Henderson is Major League Baseball’s all-time stolen base leader and is considered by many to be the greatest player in A’s franchise history. While he was born in Chicago, Henderson is an Oakland native […]
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