Rickey Henderson

Baseball player and coach, stolen base record

Rickey Henderson - Baseball player and coach, stolen base record
Born

December 25th, 1958
66 years ago

Died

December 20th, 2024
0 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This individual excelled as a Major League Baseball outfielder and coach. Playing primarily for the Oakland Athletics, achieved a record 1,406 stolen bases over a 25-year career. Debuted in the MLB in 1979 and contributed to the Athletics' 1989 World Series championship. After retirement, transitioned into coaching roles, influencing new generations of players. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009.

Set the record for most career stolen bases

Won the 1989 World Series with the Oakland Athletics

Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009

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