Stolen Base King and Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson dies at 65

[@stealthmodeltv2399]

Dear MLB, do the right thing and create "The Rickey Henderson award" which will go to the stolen bases leader at the end of each season.

[@silverbk718]

Rickey wouldn't even respect, let alone award these baserunners of today. Look up the Harold Baines Rickey Henderson telephone conversation!

[@turkeybowlwinkle4440]

@@silverbk718 I think you're referring to Harold Reynolds - Rickey Henderson call.

[@dankexposed305]

Elly and Acuna Jr. would be first in line

[@HumanBeanbag]

That's the worst idea I've ever heard.

[@philb.1502]

@stealthmodeltv2399 Baseball changed the rules to make it easier to steal bases today. They increased the size of the bases, and they've limited the amount of times a pitcher can throw over to hold the runners. If Rickey played today, he'd average 120 stolen bases a year, easy.

[@porico51]

One of the greatest of all time. The greatest in so many categories.No one will ever top his records. RIP

[@shaft5]

Amazing athlete with great power. I dont know if he was a 5 tool player, but 4 tool at least.

[@WillieAdams-et8zg]

Condolences to his family and friends Job 14:14, 15; Psalm 37:29

[@medicmikerelfjr7830]

R.I.P Ricky Henderson he was a exciting player

[@elderherrera2238]

Not only stole bases. But also stole my attention forever...Best thief ever.

[@mattysquizzato7094]

RIP Ricky Henderson. We are grateful for your contribution to brining the World Series here to Canada in 1993. 🇨🇦

[@courylanders4142]

4 days before his birthday. Henderson was badass. Condolences to his family. RIP Ricky Henderson.

[@dluvsmalia]

I grew up watching the best leadoff hitter of all time. How lucky we were. The GOAT.🙏🏼

[@williamgallucci9913]

Ricky was a special leadoff man and just enjoyable to watch him play the game that he loved rip rickey

[@spitfirespeakeasy8978]

He faced guys like Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, in their prime at that and accomplished so much. Peace

[@shellybastion9974]

Rickey didn't care; Rickey was Rickey. Dang.

[@briantabor9265]

😢❤

[@scottrackley4457]

He was Nolan's 5000 strikeout, and Nolan got him with straight up gas. I remember in the interview he said, "Of course Rickey knew what was coming, everyone knew what was coming. If Nolan hasn't struck you out, you ain't no one." He went down swinging too, he was damn well gonna go down trying to catch up to it. God Speed Rickey, you were one of a kind.

[@huverdashhuverdash2940]

@@scottrackley4457 Not only was Henderson Nolan's 5000th Strikeout, Ryan threw his 7th and final No-hitter on May 1st, 1991, the same day that Henderson Broke Lou Brock's lifetime Steals record. Just a fun coincidence that the two will always be linked in a way.

[@Smile-n9i]

@@huverdashhuverdash2940 That's stretching buddy but i appreciate the effort and trivia and i mean that in a good way.. You know your baseball

[@c.b.-11]

RIP Ricky. You won't be forgotten

[@JackieDaytona1776]

66 steals at age 39. 25 at 42 - just never slowed down .401 OBP over 3,081 games. More WAR than Pujols, Mantle, Schmidt, Robinson...just amazing, amazing, amazing player

[@scottrackley4457]

The only two WAR over him were juicers. I remember Rickey saying they never told him about PEDs and he was kinda mad.

[@JackieDaytona1776]

@scottrackley4457 well that's not true. Ruth, Aaron, Cobb, Mays, Speaker, Wagner, Hornsby and more are ahead of him in WAR. And, not the day, but the elevation of his stats in 1990 (first full season back with A's...with Canseco and McGwire) indicate to me he at least tried them. Career high in slugging by far. MVP award too. Also, dude never seemed to allow his late 30s to affect him. Not enough to ruin his reputation, but not a fun coincidence.

[@MikeDavis-be8gf]

​@@scottrackley4457were not war

[@Smile-n9i]

@@JackieDaytona1776 In the last century Henderson was 3rd in WAR behind only JUICERS Bonds and A-Rod At age 20 he has 100 SB and a .303 BA long before the Bash Brothers

[@JackieDaytona1776]

@Smile-n9i yeah he definitely wasn't juicing in his 20s, and my only comment is it seems logical he did in the year 1990 exclusively - that's all. Bonds was great before juicing too. And your WAR comment is confusing too idk what you mean by that if you want to rephrase that

[@jamesagne6239]

Loved watching this man play baseball. One of the best. R.I.P. brother.

[@ChristopherHendrix-w9c]

What a loss.He is the player that really made me fall in love of the game of baseball.He could run like the wind

[@tonymoreno1703]

He was a "walking double, triple" he changed the game and pitch selection anytime he got on. Honored to have seen him play.

[@scottrackley4457]

He put the fear of God in pitchers. There was nothing you could do with him. You had to throw strikes and hope he hit it to someone and not gap it or go yard.

[@tonymoreno1703]

@scottrackley4457 💯

[@davidshelton8212]

My late grandfather always said if he gets on base your going to see action. Rickey was the most exciting player ever to play the game. RIP #24

[@tonymoreno1703]

@@davidshelton8212 it was amazing how much impact his presence on the basepaths caused.

[@Corplackey]

Thank you Ricky. Some of my greatest childhood memories of going to games to watch you with my dad in Oakland. R.I.P

[@richardcurro3669]

We lost the 2 greatest lead off hitters of all time this year.. pete rose and Ricky henderson.. you will always be my favorite run Ricky run!!!!rip!!

[@freddixon2902]

That was the man that even if you were the opposing team you loved watching him.

[@kfiscal01]

Damn! My favorite player of his era! So sad, and young. RIP Ricky.😢

[@chubby828]

So sad - he really is one of the best of all time. Saw him this fall throwing out the first pitch of the last MLB game at Rickey Henderson Field (Oakland A's' stadium) and he looked like he could still be out there playing. God bless and RIP, Rickey; thanks for all the great memories.

[@MrVariant]

Yeah he was in the minors for a while after that 25 years in pros. Was unreal. Nice tribute

[@ShyGuyLoveSongs]

I saw Ricky as a 21 year old play in Milwaukee in June of 1980. Great, great player, lightning fast. RIP

[@timdowney6721]

People like Rickey are what makes baseball. Supremely talented, and an individual who isn't afraid to stand out off the field.

[@smoothoperator1083]

This dude used to steal bases like no other. Loved this dude. He was awesome! 💯Respect RIP.

[@MikeDavis-be8gf]

Willie Mayes hayes was better lol

[@smoothoperator1083]

@MikeDavis-be8gf And i care why? 🤣🤣

[@smoothoperator1083]

@@MikeDavis-be8gf You spelled his name wrong genius!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gausselim1474]

One of my favorite athletes of all time. We'll miss you Rick 🫡

[@michaelconway6720]

RIP Rickey. Thanks for the memories.

[@BambuSouljaBlessUP]

This is heavy news , My all time favorite and I got to see him play growing up and I copied everything he did I wanted to be Rickey . The good lord blessed me earlier this year as he came to my work and I had a chance to meet him and talk to him and shake his hand . He was really nice and I am grateful I was able to meet my childhood hero the legendary Rickey Henderson . RIP to the best lead off hitter of all time ! There will never be another Rickey !

[@user-q3cIy1mkx9]

Rest in Peace Rickey. You are the greatest lead off hitter of all time.

[@randymarsh6666]

Rickey Henderson never dies!- Rickey Henderson

[@anghoppi]

I enjoyed watching him play. He drove pitchers and catchers crazy! Condolences to his family.

[@josephdegarmo]

Henderson was the GOAT. Nobody, not even Shohei Ohtani, could ever replace him. Henderson was a true legend. R.I.P. Henderson, you will be missed.

[@scottrackley4457]

If you had Rickey on your team, the game started 1-0

[@gabrielamunoz1033]

Rickey was the A’s! Forever #RootedinOakland 💚⚾️💛

[@philb.1502]

R.I.P. to the great Rickey Henderson!! One of the greatest players of all time!! A true superstar! Mr. Excitement on that baseball field!!!

[@b52bomber23]

One of the few who stole home . He was that fast !❤❤

[@learnwithlillian8509]

I was at yankee stadium when he did that.

[@ronharry3068]

To live forever is to be remembered in the hearts of men. You left a great legacy sir.

[@lukeconverse6632]

Dude was such a great all around player. RIP Rickey

[@yardape99]

The batting helmet player was John Olerud, for those wondering.

[@RoyEGomez]

I went to his Hall of Fame inauguration he absolutely stole the show . I watched him constantly throughout his career

[@Oakland_California_Gurl]

I've watched Rickey play baseball all of my life. I remember going to the Oakland Coliseum as a kid, eating a delicious steak sandwich, and waiting for him to steal a base or hit a homerun. RIP, Batman, Man of Steal . I will never forget you.

[@rubengutierrez-w5s]

Legendary! RIP Ricky Henderson!

[@gordonmoore2868]

One of the best players of all time. Most intimidating lead off hitter in the history of the game. I remember he practically carried the A's Team in the early eighties when Billy Martin was the manager. Raised in Oakland and did well for the Oakland A's. Never thought this guy would go at this time in his life. My father used to go to the games when " Billy Ball" was a thing. 8,000 fans at Oakland stadium was common back then.

[@darrylgilchrist7924]

One of the best leadoff hitters I ever saw with my own two eyes as a little boy growing up in the south Bronx he played for the New York Yankees and I got to watch him still bases buns fly around the pads. He was a great ball player.

[@TheWorldAccordingtoJim]

As a young kid growing up in Fremont, California, he was amazing to watch! My family grew up in Oakland in the fifties through the 70s before things changed. Sad to see one of the icons pass away.

[@Bellthorian]

Rickey was one of the best baseball players EVER.

[@MichaelMoher]

Rest In Peace Rickey, and thanks for the memories!

[@mickeywhite7878]

Oh no, how sad. One of my favorite players as a teenager in the 80’s. He was special

[@elainemunro4621]

I loved watching Ricky at A’s games. He was always going to do something exciting whether batting or shortstop or the field. He was so sweet, too!

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

Been reading or watching him since his High School days in Oakland. Great,great player.

[@RoyEGomez]

He would stop me in my tracks no matter who he was playing love to watch him play one of the greatest ever

[@OldWorldAscension]

He was so fast and and a solid hitter. Loved watching him play.

[@TannerToxicity]

If scoring is the ultimate goal in baseball, he was the best at it. He’s my GOAT and he will be missed.

[@MannyLoxx2010]

Hell of a baseball player!! Saw him play as a kid and teen in the 1980s and 1990s, and early 2000s in my 20s!!

[@LinkRocks]

Thank you, Rickey. RIP

[@elianth.70]

As a diehard A's fan since my childhood (I'm 70 now) I feel fortunate to have watched and cheered for Ricky many, many times.

[@XNTN808]

Dave Stewart and Rickey Henderson were friends since they first played baseball together when they were 12 years old.

[@michealcarmon4410]

Rickey rest in peace one of a kind thank you little brother!!!

[@robertmceuen3630]

Was at field level right behind 3rd base when he stole 3rd, and passed Lou Brock as the stolen base king. RIP.

[@laconfidential8504]

Rickey will be missed but leaves behind an incredible legacy and so many wonderful memorie. RIP Rickey and condolences to his family and loved ones 💚💛

[@markscheetz1608]

Loved the A's when he played. Rickey was great at getting a lead off homerun. Sad he died at 65. Im 64 and I feel im not old enough to pass.

[@ThisIsGonnaBFine]

Keep Livin' Man! No need to "check out" yet.....KEEP LIVING!!!!!

[@2Good2BeTrue45]

Exactly. I'm very intrigued as to what was the cause of death as he was still very much the younger years of his older stage in life. Health concerns don't start coming until mid to late 80's.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Check out the mirror. You ain’t far behind. The reaper picks not you.

[@elannathompson8252]

My brother died last year at 57, I am sure he thought the same thing.

[@splitdecisioncs]

Keep on doing what you’re doing, Mark, you’ll break through brother.

[@southdetroitentertainment7741]

Rickey Henderson was, and will always be my idol May he rest in peace, condolences to his family

[@ElJefe-t1c]

Fell in love with baseball as a kid watching the ‘89 Battle of the Bay World Series. Rickey you are immortal and now you join the baseball Gods in heaven! RIP to a LEGEND!!

[@MikeDavis-be8gf]

Really!!!!

[@notsure6183]

As a leadoff hitter you have 3 jobs, get on base, get into scoring position, and score. He had an OBP of over .400 for 25 years, making him one the best at getting on in the history of baseball. He was the all time best at getting into scoring position, and he was the all time leader in scoring runs. Easily the greatest leadoff hitter of all time.

[@Blues-brother6]

The numbers don’t lie… Rickey was the best lead off hitter ever

[@mastermace7770]

​@Blues-brother6 the greatest leadoff hitter ever

[@Have_A_Nice_Day242]

It is often said after death people go home. Ricky will not go home, he will steal home!!!⚾ Thank you for the great baseball memories!!?

[@saintdominicsrosary]

RIP Ricky Henderson. The GOAT I love baseball and Ricky was a major part of my childhood. Every little league and high school baseball player wanted to be like Ricky Henderson

[@cwc8979]

RIP Rickey 🙏🏻 had the chance to meet him in 1990 or 1991 in Texas at the Sheraton Hotel at the time and he was gracious to take a pic with me

[@TimothyPerron-l1b]

Rickey Henderson, an All-Heart old school great Baseball player...

[@johnwashingtoncountyor4954]

The tempo of the game changed whenever Rickey was on base. I loved to watch him toy with the opponents. He's headed for home. RIP Mr. Henderson.

[@lookinforthe70s]

Rickey Henderson was one of a kind.

[@phenri4809]

He was a fantastic leadoff and baserunner.. .401 OBP And always a great guy

[@Evan-hockputer]

RIP to a legend

[@aaronblaylock2092]

Back in the early 80s all us kids agreed that Rickey was the baddest A's player ever and he still is.

[@johnmorrow338]

Thanks for the great baseball memories Ricky rest in peace😢

[@jodytollefson7187]

As a life long Blue Jays fan I was over the moon when Rickey signed with the Jays i was i big fan of his from his time with the A's I loved watching him play. The A's being my second favorite AL team.

[@standaniels2232]

ONE of my Baseball Idols Rest In Heaven Ricky and condolences to your Family 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@delby66]

Such sad news. The man was one of the greats. RIP Ricky Henderson.

[@billfuhrman9772]

Loved watching this man play

[@mystiquesquared]

Man. R.I.P. Ricky was one of my idols growing up. An amazing ball player. 😢

[@mr.t6142]

Got to meet Ricky back in San Diego with Tony Gwynn... both class acts on and off field. A super ball player and an excellent dude. Ricky be in heaven stealing bases once again!

[@stevebaynham4148]

R.i.p rickey...thanks for all the great memories...the s were never the same ater you left...a great ball player

[@toddm9501]

Rickey wants Rickey on the team. In all honesty. He was in a class all by himself. I'm 58. They don't make em like that, anymore. RIP Rickey.

[@Donathon-f6f]

Ricky Henderson.? dude..im sorry for his family...RIP

[@wraynephew6838]

This is so sad. I loved him as a baseball player. Iconic.

[@raddastronaut]

Ricky is an international treasure. Truly a lovable guy. Rest in Power my good man.

[@blahblahblah6668]

I grew up about 30 miles from Oakland the A's were and still are my team Ricky was my favorite player rip

[@ThomasRogan-gc5pi]

LOVED watching Ricky play! He made Baseball ⚾ 🧢 FUN!

[@LaHall-kt8qy]

Ricky was the man! Rip legend!

[@YellowjacketGTO]

Best leadoff hitter in mlb history. Its not close. RIP Rickey.

[@rlepidi3573]

I believe the player with the batting helmet he was referring to was John Olerud. R.I.P. Rickey

[@yusefinc1096]

RIP Ricky Henderson. Legendary player.

[@toddbefield1100]

Heck of a player...used to collect baseball cards as a kid...still have them from 1979...i think that was his rookie year? Sad to hear of his passing.

[@deciduousrex1219]

A legend. Makes me feel old.

[@ronharry3068]

The way he snagged those fly balls in his own unique way. He had that swag. Peace and condolences to his family.

[@sprintkick9793]

Rickey was such a fantastic player. Loved watching him play with A’s & Yanks particularly. Rest well Rickey.

[@tailgatecarpenter26]

Mr. Double Steal. Just amazing to have been lucky to attend dozens of A's games in the 1980s. Mr. Henderson was only a year older than me so it is extra sad to see him pass at only 65 years of age. The older we get the more we want to believe we will reach at least 80 or more. Damn! The best memories from the coliseum were before Mount Davis replaced the center field IVY and the view of the BART trains coming and going from the upper deck behind home plate. My favorite seats were behind home in the third deck. RIP Mr. Henderson.

[@DerekMindiuk]

Condolences to family, what a player every team wanted him

[@Authentic1874]

I wanted to emulate his play style as a kid there will never be another REST WELL

[@EgbertTwilydoo]

"Ricky gets on." Thanks,SD.

[@BANDIT2DAY]

When Ricky Henderson mentioned the great hitter with the batting helmet, I wonder if he was talking about John Olerud. I think Ricky played with him for a little bit, in Toronto.

[@23ofSeptember]

Yes, Olerud played with the helmet at first and flirted with .400 in '93.

[@PaulMontfort-i6u]

Man the way he tried around the bases after a home run, the way he snatched the glove back when he catches a fly Ball played with style, a BEAST R.I.P. Mr. Henderson

[@7t8y2r3]

Rest in paradise Ricky 😪,,great man on and off the field,,and the greatest all around baseball player that I've ever seen....🕊🕊🕊🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌿🍀🍃🌱🪁✈🪂❤💚💖🤎💗🧡💛💙💝💜🙏🏿✝️

[@jasonparker8277]

My favorite baseball player growing up. Unbelievable that he has passed. When God calls, nothing else matters

[@jamesspalten5977]

Amen!

[@Amick44]

I was shocked when I heard the news about Rickey. He is barely older than me. I didn't know he was ill, but pneumonia can finish off any individual quickly. God bless Rickey, you and your family.

[@andrewbecker3700]

He tied Lou Brock's record at County Stadium in Milwaukee Wisconsin when I was there. It was cool to see for me, as I've always been a fan. R.I.P. Ricky Henderson.