How tall is rickey henderson

On May 1, , Rickey Henderson stole his th base, passing Lou Brock and becoming the career leader for stolen bases. The game was paused and The Man of Steal said, "It took a long time, huh?

I want to thank the Haas family, the Oakland organization, the city of Oakland, and all you beautiful fans for supporting me. I want to give my appreciation to Tom Trebelhorn and the late Billy Martin. Billy Martin was a great manager. He was a great friend to me. I love you, Billy. I wish you were here. But today, I'm the greatest of all time.

Thank you. Think about this again. There would be nothing, absolutely nothing, a pitcher would want to avoid more than walking Rickey Henderson to lead off an inning. I simply cannot imagine a baseball statistic more staggering. Rickey is 62 years old as of He celebrates his birthday on 25 December and his birth sign is Capricorn.

Rickey attended Oakland Technical High School, where he played baseball, basketball, and football. He graduated in Rickey is the son of Bobbie Henderson and John Henley. His father left home when he was two years old and his family relocated to Oakland, California, when he was seven. His father passed on in an automobile accident 10 years after leaving home. Later, his mother settled down with Paul Henderson when Rickey was in junior high school and the family adopted the Henderson surname.

Last Game: September 19, Age d vs. Hall of Fame : Inducted as Player in Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during season. Nicknames: Man of Steal. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Are you a Stathead, too? Subscribe to our Free Newsletter. This Month in Sports Reference Find out when we add a feature or make a change.

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