When I saw Ricky Henderson’s name pop up on my phone yesterday, I assumed it was news he was trying another comeback. Rest in peace to my favorite baseball player growing up, a genius of the game who presaged where the sport was going years ahead of its time. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/s...
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Rickey Henderson, Baseball’s Flamboyant ‘Man of Steal,’ Dies at 65
Widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter in baseball history, he was not just one of the game’s most exciting players but also one of its most eccentric.