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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

      • 1Y
      • 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.
      MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images

      MLB

        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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        Blue Jays host the Astros to begin 3-game series

        Blue Jays host the Astros to begin 3-game series

        Houston Astros (37-42, fourth in the AL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (38-39, third in the AL East)
        Angels open 3-game series with the Orioles

        Angels open 3-game series with the Orioles

        Baltimore Orioles (37-42, fourth in the AL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (32-47, fifth in the AL West)
        Tigers host the Yankees in first of 3-game series

        Tigers host the Yankees in first of 3-game series

        New York Yankees (46-30, first in the AL East) vs. Detroit Tigers (33-44, fourth in the AL Central)
        Rays begin 4-game series against the Royals

        Rays begin 4-game series against the Royals

        Kansas City Royals (32-46, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (43-31, second in the AL East)
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