“Man of Steal” Rickey Henderson Has Passed At The Age Of 65

Prayers are in order as sad news has been reported that legendary Major League Baseball player and Hall of Famer, Rickey Henderson has passed away at the age of 65 years old. 

According to his family, per MLB’s The Athletics, Rickey Henderson passed away on Friday. Rickey Henderson, who would have turned 66 Christmas Day, was reportedly battling pneumonia.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of my husband, Rickey Henderson,” 

Born in Chicago, The “Man of Steal” Rickey Henderson is regarded as one of the greatest leadoff hitters in Major League Baseball history. Over his 25-year career, he amassed a .279/.401/.419 slash line (127 OPS+) with 297 home runs and 1,406 stolen bases. His stolen-base ability earned him the “Man of Steal” nickname, and to this day, he remains the all-time leader in swiped bags (as well as runs scored and caught stealings). Furthermore, he’s one of just three players to ever steal 100 bases or more in three separate seasons.

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