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Rickey Henderson, the flamboyant Oakland A’s participant who held the all-time document for many stolen bases, died Friday at 65, TMZ studies.
He would have turned 66 on Christmas Day.
Henderson had reportedly been hospitalized with pneumonia.
A left-fielder, Henderson performed for 9 groups throughout 25 years (1979-2003), although was most well-known for his time with the A’s. He stole an unbelievable 1,406 bases in his profession, which earned him the nickname “the Man of Steal,” in addition to setting data for unintentional walks, leadoff residence runs, and for runs scored.
Billy Beane, a former GM for the A’s, advised the Baseball Corridor of Fame’s official web site that Henderson had been “the best lead-off hitter of all time.”
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As an acknowledgment of his supremacy within the sport, Henderson — who colorfully usually referred to himself within the third particular person — was inducted the Baseball Corridor of Fame in 2009, his very first 12 months of eligibility, 30 years after his debut.
Henderson, who was born in Chicago, got here into the world within the backseat of his dad and mom’ Olds en path to a hospital. Initially extra fascinated by soccer, a college steering counselor bribed him with 1 / 4 for each achievement (hits, runs, stolen bases), resulting in his drive in taking part in baseball.
By the tip of his profession, his document for stolen bases appeared unbeatable — and has been untouched for over twenty years.
He’s survived by his spouse of 40 years, Pamela, and their three daughters.
