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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

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        • 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

        Heim's pinch-hit HR in 9th helps A's complete huge comeback for 12-11 win over Angels in 10 innings

        Heim's pinch-hit HR in 9th helps A's complete huge comeback for 12-11 win over Angels in 10 innings

        — Pinch-hitter Jonah Heim launched a tying homer with two outs in the ninth and the Athletics allowed 11 straight runs before rallying from seven down to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 12-11 in 10 innings Friday night.
        Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Game Highlights

        Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Game Highlights

        Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Game Highlights
        A ninth-inning throwing error lifts the Dodgers past the Orioles 6-5

        A ninth-inning throwing error lifts the Dodgers past the Orioles 6-5

        — Dalton Rushing singled in the tying run and a throwing error by Tyler O'Neill scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the ninth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers rally past the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Friday night in the series opener.
        Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies: Game Highlight

        Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies: Game Highlight

        Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies: Game Highlight
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        Los Angeles Angels vs. Athletics: Game Highlights

        Los Angeles Angels vs. Athletics: Game Highlights
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