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Rickey Henderson, MLB's All-Time Stolen Base Leader, Dies at 65

Dec 21, 2024, 07:15 PM

Rickey Henderson, the Hall of Famer renowned as MLB's all-time stolen base leader and affectionately known as 'Baseball's Man of Steal', passed away at 65 on December 20, 2024, due to pneumonia, just days before his Christmas birthday. Celebrated as one of baseball's most electrifying and prolific players, Henderson's achievements include being a member of the 3,000 hit club, a 10-time All-Star, a two-time World Series champion, the 1990 American League MVP, and the career leader in stolen bases and runs scored in MLB history. Henderson played for multiple teams, notably the Oakland Athletics, where he became an Oakland legend and one of the Bay Area's greatest athletes. Fellow Hall of Famer Dave Winfield confirmed his passing on social media.