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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

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        Misiorowski, three other members of Brewers among MLB award finalists

        Misiorowski, three other members of Brewers among MLB award finalists

        Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is among four members of the World Series champions who are finalists for baseball's biggest individual awards.
        Fantasy baseball reactions to MLB offseason trades, signings

        Fantasy baseball reactions to MLB offseason trades, signings

        Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
        Bednar, Suzuki, Arozarena among eight to get qualifying offers

        Bednar, Suzuki, Arozarena among eight to get qualifying offers

        Eight players received $23.15 million qualifying offers from their teams Monday.
        Rangers CF Evan Carter has hip surgery, likely to miss start of season

        Rangers CF Evan Carter has hip surgery, likely to miss start of season

        Texas Rangers centerfielder Evan Carter underwent hip surgery to address a labral issue and hip impingement and is unlikely to be ready for the start of next season.
        Astros owner Jim Crane hails Randy Flores as a 'perfect fit' as team's GM

        Astros owner Jim Crane hails Randy Flores as a 'perfect fit' as team's GM

        Randy Flores was introduced as the 15th general manager of the Astros on Monday.
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