MLB legend Rickey Henderson has died at the age of 65.
The 10-time MLB All-Star and Hall of Famer reportedly died on Friday.
Oakland Athletics legend Rickey Henderson has reportedly died[/caption]
TMZ reported that Henderson died after a battle with pneumonia.
The report added Henderson died Friday in Oakland and “had been getting treatment at a hospital for a brief period.”
Henderson has the most MLB stolen bases of all time (1,406) and is often considered the greatest leadoff hitter in the sport’s history.
He played for nine teams from 1979 to 2003 and most of those years were played with the Oakland Athletics, where he debuted in the big leagues.
MLB fans were heartbroken to hear the news concerning Henderson.
“RIP to the GOAT of the stolen base,” one commented.
“This one hurts. RIP Rickey!” another wrote.
“Sucks when your childhood heroes go. He was that rare mix of supreme talent, superlative style, and unrivaled skill. RIP to the greatest leadoff hitter of all-time,” a third added.
“Absolutely crushing loss,” a fourth stated.
Throughout his career, Henderson recorded 3,055 hits, 297 home runs, and a .279 batting average.
He played for the Athletics in four different stints, with one of them helping Oakland claim a World Series title in 1989.
Henderson then won another World Series, this time with the Blue Jays in 1993.
The California native also played for the New York Yankees, Anaheim Angels, now known as the Los Angeles Angels, the Seattle Mariners, the Boston Red Sox, and two stints with the San Diego Padres.
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