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    RickeyHenderson

    • Left Fielder
    • Birthdate
      25/12/1958
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Left
    • Birthplace
      Chicago, IL

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .279
    • HR
      297
    • RBI
      1115
    • OPS
      .820
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      'How could anyone be better?' Teammates, managers, opponents remember Rickey Henderson

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      • Tim Kurkjian, Buster Olney
      Former Oakland Athletics player Rickey Henderson and Baseball Hall of Fame member stands near the A's dugout as the national anthem is played.
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        Rickey Henderson was -- now and forever -- the greatest leadoff hitter ever

        • 1Y
        • Bradford Doolittle
        Oakland Athletics' Rickey Henderson #24 kicks up dirt as he slides safely into third base against the New York Yankees during a game at Yankee Stadium circa 1981 in Bronx, New York.
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        MLB News

        Phillies bring 2-1 series advantage over Marlins into game 4

        Phillies bring 2-1 series advantage over Marlins into game 4

        Philadelphia Phillies (14-20, fourth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (16-18, second in the NL East)
        Reds play the Cubs looking to end road skid

        Reds play the Cubs looking to end road skid

        Cincinnati Reds (20-14, second in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (22-12, first in the NL Central)
        Mets visit the Rockies to begin 3-game series

        Mets visit the Rockies to begin 3-game series

        New York Mets (12-22, fifth in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (14-21, fourth in the NL West)
        Braves take win streak into matchup with the Mariners

        Braves take win streak into matchup with the Mariners

        Atlanta Braves (25-10, first in the NL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (16-19, third in the AL West)
        Cardinals start 3-game series with the Brewers

        Cardinals start 3-game series with the Brewers

        Milwaukee Brewers (18-15, fourth in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (20-14, third in the NL Central)
        Tigers play the Red Sox in first of 3-game series

        Tigers play the Red Sox in first of 3-game series

        Boston Red Sox (13-21, fifth in the AL East) vs. Detroit Tigers (18-17, second in the AL Central)
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