How Rickey Henderson helped launch USA TODAY Baseball Weekly
The first issue of Baseball Weekly, now Sports Weekly, arrived in April 1991. Interviewing Rickey Henderson was crucial. It almost didn't happen.
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 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.
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 events honoring Henderson’s legacy, including at the 2006 ribbon cutting at the Rickey Henderson Field at Arroyo Viejo Park in East Oakland, California.
Rickey Henderson, Baseball’s Flamboyant ‘Man of Steal,’ Dies at 65
Widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter in baseball history, he was not just one of the game’s most exciting players but also one of its most eccentric.
Reactions to the death of baseball's stolen base king Rickey Henderson
Reactions to the death of baseball's stolen base king Rickey Henderson:
Rickey Henderson and 2024’s Lineup of Departed Baseball Greats
The last time I saw Rickey Henderson was late September in the Athletics’ clubhouse as the last, sad homestand at the Oakland Coliseum wound down to its final game. I’d known him since 1979 when he was brought up to the big leagues in his first run with the A’s.
Who was Rickey Henderson married to? All about the family as Baseball’s Man of Steel dies
The world of baseball mourned the death of one of its legendary players, Rickey Henderson known as the “Stolen Base King,” who died at 65 on December 21, 2024.
Baseball World Reacts to Rickey Henderson's Shocking Death
Teammates, friends, and fellow Baseball Hall of Famers reacted in mourning Saturday to the shocking news of Rickey Henderson's death at age 65.
Remember A’s Rickey Henderson not just for his feats, but how he lived and loved baseball
Rickey Henderson loved baseball. I mean, he loved baseball. He loved baseball so much that I used to imagine him missing his Hall of Fame induction ceremony because he had a game. Rickey played until he was 46,
Opinion
Column: The day when Rickey Henderson belted a baseball photographer
Like you, I seldom slow down enough to reflect on the past, at least not in a deep way. But every now and then the past finds us, doesn’t it?
Tributes Pour in From Around Baseball After News of Rickey Henderson's Death
Tributes from around Major League Baseball poured in on Saturday upon news of Henderson's death: Sad day for our Hall of Fame family with the passing of Rickey Henderson one of the greatest to ever play the game you’ll be dearly missed Brother RIP Rickey 😢🙏
Dave Winfield, Mike Piazza and the baseball world mourn death of Rickey Henderson: ‘One of my favorite teammates’
Henderson’s former Yankee teammate, Dave Winfield, took to Instagram to share his condolences. “I still cannot believe I’ve ...
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Running Rickey: Henderson set a new standard for leadoff hitters
One of the first big baseball moments I can remember from my childhood is when Rickey Henderson broke Lou Brock's all-time ...
Former NBA Forward Reveals Regret After Meeting Late MLB Legend Rickey Henderson
Former forward Matt Barnes is an NBA player who knows just how good Henderson was back in his playing days. It takes a lot in ...
From Rickey Henderson to Johnny and Matty Gaudreau, remembering those we lost in 2024 and all they brought us
Watch as he strides to the plate, folding himself into his signature crouch, ready to torment his opponent. Think of the ...