Rickey Henderson

Rickey Henderson
Position:
Leftfielder
Bats: Right
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Throws: Left
Born:
December 25, 1958
in Chicago, IL
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Died:
December 20, 2024
in Oakland, CA
Buried:
Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, CA
Draft: Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 4th round of the 1976 MLB June Amateur Draft from Oakland Technical HS (Oakland, CA).
High School: Oakland Technical HS (Oakland, CA)
Last Game:
September 19, 2003
(Age 44-268d)
vs. SFG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2009.
(Voted by BBWAA on 511/539 ballots)
View Rickey Henderson's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1979 season
Agents: Dennis Gilbert, Dan Horwits • Previously: Richie Bry
Full Name: Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson
Nicknames:
Man of Steal