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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

        Marlins look to keep home win streak alive, host the Giants

        Marlins look to keep home win streak alive, host the Giants

        San Francisco Giants (31-44, fourth in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (38-38, fourth in the NL East)
        Brewers look to stop road slide, play the Braves

        Brewers look to stop road slide, play the Braves

        Milwaukee Brewers (45-28, first in the NL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (47-27, first in the NL East)
        Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in game 2 of series

        Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in game 2 of series

        Pittsburgh Pirates (38-38, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (29-47, fifth in the NL West)
        Diamondbacks play the Twins with 1-0 series lead

        Diamondbacks play the Twins with 1-0 series lead

        Minnesota Twins (36-41, third in the AL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (39-36, second in the NL West)
        Tigers play the White Sox leading series 1-0

        Tigers play the White Sox leading series 1-0

        Chicago White Sox (39-35, first in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (31-44, fifth in the AL Central)
        Yankees bring 1-0 series lead over Reds into game 2

        Yankees bring 1-0 series lead over Reds into game 2

        Cincinnati Reds (35-39, fifth in the NL Central) vs. New York Yankees (46-28, first in the AL East)
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