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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

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        Braves look to stop slide in game against the Mets

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        Marlins try to extend road win streak in matchup against the Pirates

        Marlins try to extend road win streak in matchup against the Pirates

        Miami Marlins (35-35, third in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (35-35, fourth in the NL Central)
        Nationals host Seattle Mariners, look to end home losing streak

        Nationals host Seattle Mariners, look to end home losing streak

        Seattle Mariners (37-34, first in the AL West) vs. Washington Nationals (35-35, fourth in the NL East)
        Royals host the Astros on home losing streak

        Royals host the Astros on home losing streak

        Houston Astros (32-39, fourth in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (28-42, fifth in the AL Central)
        Brewers face the Phillies with 1-0 series lead

        Brewers face the Phillies with 1-0 series lead

        Philadelphia Phillies (37-32, second in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (42-25, first in the NL Central)
        White Sox host the Dodgers, try to extend home win streak

        White Sox host the Dodgers, try to extend home win streak

        Los Angeles Dodgers (44-26, first in the NL West) vs. Chicago White Sox (37-31, first in the AL Central)
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