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    RickeyHenderson

    • Left Fielder
    • Birthdate
      12/25/1958
    • 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

      • 2Y
      • 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

        • 2Y
        • 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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          A's to name field in honor of Rickey Henderson

          • 10Y
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