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Hall of Famer and Stolen Base King Rickey Henderson Dies at 65

Dec 21, 2024, 07:35 PM

Rickey Henderson, the Hall of Fame baseball player known as the 'Man of Steal' and Major League Baseball's all-time leader in stolen bases, has died at the age of 65 from pneumonia on December 20, 2024. His death was announced by former teammate Dave Winfield on his Instagram account. Born on December 25, 1958, Henderson was a 10-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, celebrated as one of baseball's most electrifying and prolific players. Known for speaking about himself in the third person, he holds MLB records for stolen bases (1,408) and runs scored (2,295). Henderson was the 1990 American League MVP and played for multiple teams during his 25-year career, including the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels, and Los Angeles Dodgers. His dynamic playing style and charismatic personality made him a fan favorite and a true legend of the game.