'Greatest of all time' Rickey Henderson dies at 65
Rickey Henderson, the greatest leadoff hitter and base stealer in Major League Baseball history, died Friday. He was 65.
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Ricky was playing back when I was a big MLB fan. I've never been an A's fan but I've always been a Ricky fan.
Funny, with that franchise...I think about the best players that have been through there and I think of Rollie and I think of Eckerslay. Reggie played there, but he will always be a Yankee.
Speaking of the A's ... when I was playing Little League as a kid the ball glove I was using was from Vida Blue merch.
No. I didn't. They played their first game a few weeks before I graduated high school and I moved to Memphis within a matter of a few days.@TerryP from your post I know you grew up in Huntsville so you know the Huntsville stars were affiliated with the A's. Did you make it to the games when they cam to Joe Davis staidum back in the 80's? I know Conseco was on the team then I assume Ricky was also but do not recall for certain.
I watch Jackson play with the A's and when he with the free agent way. He almost came to the Braves. But he wanted Hank number and the Braves told him no. So he when to the Yankees. yes he will always be a Yankees. Ricky I love to watch him sealing bases. RIP.Ricky was playing back when I was a big MLB fan. I've never been an A's fan but I've always been a Ricky fan.
Funny, with that franchise...I think about the best players that have been through there and I think of Rollie and I think of Eckerslay. Reggie played there, but he will always be a Yankee.
Speaking of the A's ... when I was playing Little League as a kid the ball glove I was using was from Vida Blue merch.
Copy thatHe was also one of the best, if not the best leadoff hitters.
WhoHe was also one of the best, if not the best leadoff hitters.
I was a fan of Rod Carew and was thinking he hit lead off but did a quick google and it showed that he hit in the 2nd and 3rd hole mostly but did leadoff some. He had great stats also but Henderson hit with more power and certainly had more stolen bases.Whowouldcould you rank higher?