[87], On May 1, 1991, Henderson stole his 939th base to pass Lou Brock and became the sport's all-time stolen base leader. "[6], Henderson was born on December 25, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, in the back seat of an Oldsmobile on the way to the hospital. Rickey Henderson Is A Member Of . Henderson holds the single-season record for stolen bases (130 in 1982) and is the only player in AL history to steal 100 bases in a season, having done so three times. I wish you were here. Henderson has periodically been a special instructor in the Athletics' spring training camps. He coaches minor league and independent league squads and willassist in the Majorswhen the opportunity arises. "[69], Contrary to speculation,[70][71][72] Henderson's refusal to officially retire had not been delaying his eligibility for Hall of Fame induction. Don't miss a story! Henderson set Major League steals and single-season records, but he was so much more than a common thief. OneSports Illustratedwriter said this about Rickey Henderson's celebrity: "There are certain figures in American history who have passed into the realm of cultural mythology, as if reality could no longer contain their stories: Johnny Appleseed. His 25-year career elevated him to the top ten in several other categories, including career at-bats, games, and outfield putouts and total chances. [83] While playing for Seattle in 2000, Henderson was said to have commented on first baseman John Olerud's practice of wearing a batting helmet while playing defense, noting that a former teammate in Toronto did the same thing. Topps Project70 Rickey Henderson by Alex Pardee COMPANION POG (burn token) $66.66. He posted an OBP of at least .400 in 16 separate seasons, with a high mark of .439 in his 1990 MVP season. The Baseball Hall of Fame inducted and enshrined Rickey in 2009, but he doesn't just hang around Cooperstown chatting it up with Babe Ruth's ghost. Following the Mets' loss in the 1999 NLCS, the New York press made much of a card game between Henderson and Bobby Bonilla. Yalls old friend buck p. he one of the best . For his remarkable contribution to the American sport of baseball, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009. But you don't want to be too careful because he's got a small strike zone and you can't afford to walk him. In 1988, he met his former wife Dedra Shealy and to that union he was blessed with twins, on his birthday, a loving daughter Maatra and a caring son Malik. Henderson has two cards in the 1981 Fleer which feature photographs that appear to be taken just seconds apart. In August 1983, in a three-game series against the Brewers and a 2-game series versus the Yankees, Henderson had 13 stolen bases in five games. So actually, the runner that can make the continuous, regular move like Rickey's can't be thrown out, and he's proven it."[98]. Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson was a Major League Baseball player with the Oakland Athletics ( 1979 - 1984 ), New York Yankees ( 1985 - 1989 ), Oakland Athletics ( 1989 - 1993 ), Toronto Blue Jays ( 1993 ), Oakland Athletics ( 1994 - 1995 ), San Diego Padres ( 1996 - 1997 ), Anaheim Angels ( 1997 ), Oakland Athletics ( 1998 ), New York Mets ( Rickey Henderson is a retired professional baseball player who has a net worth of $20 million. In 1993, Henderson was having another outstanding season when he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline. He may be chilling in the dugout, talking up a batter. Advertise with us In 71 games for Ogden, he had a batting average of .309 and stole 44 bases.[16]. On July 16, 1993, Henderson broke the world stolen base record by stealing his 1,066th base, thus going past the record which was previously held by Yutaka Fukumoto. He made his debut in the major league with the Oakland Athletics in the summer of 1979 and got two hits and a stolen base. In 1994 and 1995, Henderson finished in the top 10 in the league in walks, steals and on-base percentage. Henderson also holds the record for most home runs to lead off a game, with 81; Alfonso Soriano and Craig Biggio are tied for a distant second, each with 53 career lead-off home runs. [95] However, Henderson's overall 81% success rate on the basepaths is among the highest percentages in history. You can take the Rickey out of baseball, but you can't take the Rickey out of Rickey. Tell my old friend Im well and still love him just for the Daddy Rick ! There was a story in the legend that didn't quite seem true but it was: Rickey Henderson, newly minted sophomore and local legend, was cut from the Oakland Tech . Over the course of their marital life, the pair gave birth to three daughters, Alexis, Angela, and Adrianna Henderson. [81] Similarly, Henderson refused to spend his per diem money that all players receive on road trips: instead, he would put the envelopes containing the cash in a box, and when one of his children performed well in school he would invite them to choose an envelope out of the box and keep its contents. The only person who could stop Rickey was Rickey. He can never outrun that, no matter how fast he was. Henderson won the AL's MVP award and helped Oakland to another pennant. Wild Bill Hickok. That my teams didn't win a lot of games? Henderson had one more league-leading season after that stretch, when his 66 steals in 1998 made him the oldest steals leader in baseball history. Run, Rickey, run: Henderson passed Lou Brock in 1991 and added nearly 500 more stolen bases to his total. Anyone who has seen Henderson knows he's a freight train. "[104], Henderson's eight steals during the 1989 ALCS broke Lou Brock's postseason record for a single series. With runners in place, nearly every at-bat for Rickey was an RBI. They exist on the sometimes narrow margin between Fact and Fiction.". What do you want me to say, that I didn't put up the numbers? In January 1998, Henderson signed as a free agent with the Athletics, the fourth time he played for the franchise. [25] Finishing second to the Milwaukee Brewers' Rollie Fingers in the MVP voting, Henderson's fielding that season also earned him his only Gold Glove Award. His father died in an automobile accident 10 years after leaving home. Henderson later joked, "I was already fast. That was what made the close plays go my way, I think. Unusually, Henderson was hitless in the game (he had four walks). And tell him dont be upset with me, weve got to much history together for that. And she will be in the frame, as she has been for more than 50 years, to witness her Rickey . Henderson could have gone either routeto college on a football scholarship, or the path to a baseball career in the big leagues. Three weeks after his definitive story, his wife died of breast cancer. But his career was far from over. [49], A year later, Henderson signed as a free agent with the New York Mets. Once asked if he thought Henderson was a future Hall of Famer, statistician Bill James replied, "If you could split him in two, you'd have two Hall of Famers. "[29], Henderson was so proud of a $1 million signing bonus that he framed it instead of cashing it, thus losing several months' interest. )[82], There are many unconfirmed stories about Henderson. Henderson meant to sound like his idol, even if the media did trash him for it. Competing for nine Major League Baseball squads from 1979 to 2003, he went down in the history of the game as its most prolific representative setting an all-time record for the most stolen bases (single-season) and for the most career runs. "Lou. The best 162-game span by a player other than Henderson is Vince Coleman, who stole 123 bases between 1986-87. Sometimes, walking so much even gets me mad. Rickey Henderson Is Stealing Everything He Can Get His Hands And Feet On", "Former Yankees, Mets outfielder Rickey Henderson, Red Sox great Jim Rice lead Hall of Fame class", "Rickey Henderson Minor League Statistics & History", "A Resolution Authorizing the Renaming of Lucky A's Baseball Field in Arroyo Viejo Park Located at 7701 Krause Avenue, Oakland to the Rickey Henderson Baseball Field", "Year-by-Year League Leaders & Records for Stolen Bases", "What Is Rickey Henderson Doing In Newark? Free shipping. Who Is Rickey Henderson's Wife? Of his various records and achievements, he values his career-runs-scored mark the most: "You have to score to win. Editorial Reviews. Ronnie Lee Henderson was born to the union of Early and Shirly Henderson on January 25, 1962, in Melbourne, FL. You may spot him in the outfield, coaching a young prospect. I say, 'Hey, what's going on, Rickey?' Henderson was Adelaide's first selection in the 2009 rookie draft, taken at pick 10. [51], In May 2000, Henderson was released by the Mets, and he signed as a free agent with the Seattle Mariners. Rickey and his wife Pamela knew each other since their high school days. After being named the Atlantic League All-Star Game MVP and receiving much media attention, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed him over the All-Star break.[60][61]. . With a record eight steals in five games, he was named MVP of the American League Championship Series; he hit .400 while scoring eight runs and delivering two home runs, five runs batted in (RBI), seven walks and a 1.000 slugging percentage. And, he unnecessarily insulted the gentleman, Brock. Henderson won the Golden Glove Award for his defensive skill in 1981 and surpassed the record of legend, Lou Brock 118 stolen bases. However, his hitting woes continued in the post-season, batting .120 in the American League Championship Series and .227 in the World Series. [16][19], Henderson spent the 1978 season with the Jersey City A's of the Eastern League. Hendersonstole second base in the fourth inning, tying Lou Brock's record. He is best known for being a Baseball Player. His first love was football, and he wrecked defenses as a running back in high school. . Rickey is married to his high-school sweetheart, Pamela Palmer. Rickey says it when Rickey doesn't do what Rickey needs to be doing. Henderson has mixed feelings about his comments: As soon as I said it, it ruined everything. It's called "Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original." And I spoke . On a May afternoon, Oakland A Rickey Henderson set his career stolen base record against the Yankees. He was also named an All-Star that season as well. In 2009, he was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot appearance. -Rickey's daughters Adrianna, Alexis and Angela-On Sunday July 26th, one of Baseball greats, Major League Baseball player Rickey Henderson, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. There would be nothing, absolutely nothing, a pitcher would want to avoid more than walking Rickey Henderson to lead off an inning. Nevertheless, Henderson was involved in the final play of the World Series that year in one fashion for which he was most known, as he and Paul Molitor scored on Joe Carter's Series-ending home run. He has two siblings namely Tyrone Henderson and Paula Henderson. "[88] These words have since been taken by many to support the notion that Henderson is selfish and arrogant,[89] although years later, Henderson revealed that he had gone over his planned remarks ahead of time with Brock, and the Cardinals Hall of Famer "had no problem with it. Charlie and Lillie Glenn later became his guardians. Henderson had 18 four-steal games during his career. Henderson had such a dynamic stature that it prompted sabermetrics guru Bill James to conjecture: " if you could split him in two, you'd have two Hall of Famers.". He earned an average salary of $3 million a year from his first contract. The 1991 MLB season wasone for the record books. [96] (Carlos Beltran ranks first among players with at least 300 career attempts, at just over 86%. [33] He performed disappointingly for the Jays, hitting only .215 in 44 games, which was probably due to the fact that he fractured a bone on his hand early on with the team, after being hit by a pitch, although he still contributed 22 stolen bases and 37 runs scored. [68], Henderson finally conceded his "official retirement" on July 13, 2007: "I haven't submitted retirement papers to MLB, but I think MLB already had their papers that I was retired." I wish they had told me. At the end of his July 2009 Hall of Fame induction, Henderson alluded to his earlier speech, saying: In closing, I would like to say my favorite hero was Muhammad Ali. In 2010, he worked on base stealing (most notably with Rajai Davis and Coco Crisp) and outfield drills. You don't make any of the shots you don't take. Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson (born December 25, 1958) is an American retired professional baseball left fielder who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, including four separate tenures with his original team, the Oakland Athletics.Nicknamed the "Man of Steal", he is widely regarded as baseball's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner. Why did Rickey Henderson bat right handed? The couple tied their wedding knot in 1983 and their marriage is going strong for over three decades. Hope all is well with you two, God has been good to my wife and I. [33] In so doing, the 39-year-old became the oldest player to lead a league in stolen bases, and the oldest player to reach 50 steals. Henderson was named the AL's Most Valuable Player in 1990, and he was twice the lead-off hitter for World Series champions: the 1989 Oakland Athletics and the 1993 Toronto Blue Jays. I was thinking about head-first versus feet-first, and wondering which would save my body. His 1,406 career steals is 50% higher than the previous record of 938 by Lou Brock. He is the Man of Steal, after all. A Padres teammate (variously reported as Steve Finley or Tony Gwynn) once offered him a seat anywhere on the bus, saying that Henderson had tenure. He has also been inducted in the New York Yankees Hall of Fame along with players such as Mickey Mantle and Lou Gehrig. They have two children together: a daughter named Riley who was born in 1984 and a son named Rhett who was born in 1990. I get more calls and e-mails about him than anybody We've had some special players come through San Diego. His e-mail is [emailprotected] and he would love to hear from either one of you. "[65], On May 18, 2007, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that Oakland general manager Billy Beane was considering adding Henderson to the roster for one game in September, provided it did not "infringe on the integrity of the roster or of the season", so that Henderson could retire as an Oakland A's player. His increasing power-hitting ability eventually led to a record for home runs to lead off a game. [33][109], In 1999, before breaking the career records for runs scored and walks, Henderson was ranked number 51 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players,[110] and was a nominee for the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. Ricky John Henderson (born 11 September 1988) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Adelaide Football Club and the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). "Lonesome Town" byRicky Nelson was the No. But six weeks later, on August 11, he claimed "It's sort of weird not to be playing, but I decided to take a year off", adding, "I can't say I will retire. My God, could you imagine Rickey on 'roids? I love you, Billy. Before the next batter was out, Henderson had stolen a Major League Baseball record. "[29] Coach Rene Lachemann said, "If you're one run down, there's nobody you'd ever rather have up at the plate than Rickey." But it's been blown way out of proportion. "[7] He was named Rickey Nelson Henley, after singer-actor Ricky Nelson,[8] and is the son of John L. Henley and Bobbie Henley. 1983 O-PEE-CHEE #180 rickey henderson athletics. "[25], A's pitching coach Dave Duncan said of Henderson, "You have to be careful because he can knock one out. The couple tied the knot in 1986 and together they are blessed with three children namely Adrianna, Angela, and Alexis. Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson has been with his wife since high school, and have a 37-year-strong marriage. Most Popular #47481. [21] He batted .274 with 33 stolen bases in 89 games. He loved baseball and just kept playing. His 146 runs scored were the most since Ted Williams had 150 in 1950,[35] and he became the first player since Jimmie Foxx in 1939 to amass more runs scored than games played. [8] As a child learning to play baseball in Oakland, Henderson developed the ability to bat right-handed although he was a naturally left-handed throwera rare combination for baseball players, especially non-pitchers. I simply cannot imagine a baseball statistic more staggering.[99]. Best of lucky in your married. In 1993, he led off both games of a doubleheader with homers. It took a long time, huh [Pause for cheers] First of all, I would like to thank God for giving me the opportunity. [8] When he was two years old, his father moved to Oakland, California. Even Jimmy Ryan, the second finest bat-right, throw-left player in baseball history, was a scrub reliever for six years. Rickey was a 1970 graduate of Swifton High School. He was born September 4, 1952 in Newport, the son of Floyd "Skeeter" and Bernice (Goza) Henderson. Rickey Henderson Wife, Pamela Palmer. It's funny becauseit's true. He again performed well in the World Series (.333 batting, .667 slugging, a home run and three steals in four games), but the A's were swept by the underdog Cincinnati Reds. [55][56] That final game was also Tony Gwynn's last major league game, and Henderson had originally wanted to sit out so as not to detract from the occasion, but Gwynn insisted that Henderson play. A 12-time stolen base champion, Henderson led the league in runs five times. Late yesterday the couple filed a formal. Rickey Henderson was the highest-paid baseball player along with Kirby Puckett for three years with his first contract signed in 1989. [33][36], In 1986, he led the AL in runs scored (130) and stolen bases (87) for the second year in a row, and was seventh in walks (89) and extra base hits (64) while hitting 28 home runs (9 of which led off games) and had 74 RBIs.[37]. [16] Henderson spent the following season with the Modesto A's. He was named after Ricky Nelson when they got to the hospital. Henderson eschews the modern statistics that made his former club famous in Moneyball. [52] Despite the late start, Henderson finished fourth in the AL in stolen bases (31). Henderson later has worked with several As organization as an advisor on hitting and base running skills to numerous minor league baseball players. So, how's that hurtin' anybody? Nicknamed the "Man of Steal", he is widely regarded as baseball's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner. When he gets on base he's more trouble still." Oakland Athletics. They both attended Oakland Technical High in the early 1970s and dated each other since then. [84][85][86], Verducci wrote, "Rickey is the modern-day Yogi Berra, only faster." ' Rickey's just scolding himself. Minnesota Twins. He broke Babe Ruth's record of 2,062 career walks,[48] Ty Cobb's record of 2,245 career runs,[54] and Zack Wheat's record of 2,328 career games in left field, and on the final day of the season (October 7) collected his 3,000th career hit, a leadoff double off Rockies pitcher John Thomson in San Diego. What are you talking about? [45] Henderson's speech (at right) after breaking Brock's record was similar to the standard victory or award speech. Years from now, though, I'll be able to say I played with Rickey Henderson, and I imagine it will be like saying I played with Babe Ruth. He understood that conditioning isn't about strength, but about flexibility. In May 2005, he was still insisting that he was capable of playing in the major leagues. [Pause for cheers] Most of all, I'd like to thank my mom, my friends, and loved ones for their support. Henderson quickly stole second base, then third, and Rayford understood the gesture. Baseball fans, take note: Legendary Major League Baseball outfielder Rickey Henderson has listed his Arizona home, which was previously owned by Ryne Sandberg, for sale at $2.4 million. In only his second game as a Mariner, on May 20, Henderson hit a leadoff home run, thus becoming the third player to hit a home run in four different decades (Ted Williams and Willie McCovey were the others, and Omar Vizquel became the fourth in 2010). His 1,406 career stolen bases & 2,295 career runs stand as some of the most remarkable records in the game. In July 2007, New York Sun sportswriter Tim Marchman wrote about Henderson's accomplishments: He stole all those bases and scored all those runs and played all those years not because of his body, but because of his brain. At the time of his last major league game in 2003, the ten-time American League (AL) All-Star ranked among the sport's top 100 all-time home run hitters and was its all-time leader in walks. He matched the feat in 1986, as did the Reds' Eric Davis; they remain the only players in major league history who are in the "20/80 club". A.P. He was later traded to New York Yankees in 1985 and later on broke the all-time record of Brock stole bases tally of 939 in May of 1991. Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson (born December 25, 1958) is an American retired professional baseball left fielder who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, including four separate tenures with his original team, the Oakland Athletics. It was Bill James, the founder of those same statistics, who saw Henderson was good enough to be inducted, twice. [53], A free agent in March 2001, Henderson returned to the Padres. [111] In 2005, The Sporting News updated their 100 Greatest Players list, and Henderson had inched up to number 50. He was inducted into Baseballs Hall of Fame in 2009. ", "Mets name Henderson new first-base coach; HoJo replaces Down as hitting coach", "Henderson signs contract to play in San Diego MLB", "Rickey to play for Surf Dawgs|The San Diego Union-Tribune", "Rickey to Big League GMS: Don't Lose My Number", "Henderson would like one more chance to make a big league team", "Henderson to lead base stealing seminar", "The greatest leadoff hitter of all time is beating the 06.23.03 SI Vault", "True Or False, Rickey? Rickey always had to win.". The formerOakland Athleticsleft fielder was larger than life andMajor League Baseball. Author Howard Bryant puts his career in perspective while giving us insight into Henderson, who he labels arrogant, flamboyant, cocky, a showboat, as well as someone who was obsessed with greatest. In so doing, he became the emblematic figure of Oakland manager Billy Martin's aggressive "Billy Ball" philosophy, which received much media attention. Rickey Hendersons wife Pam Henderson (maiden namePamela Palmer) have been together since high school, and were married in 1983. He was born to John L. Henley and Bobbie Henley and was named after singer-actor Ricky Nelson. No matter if the ball beat me, I was by you. Last year Ed Ott of the Angels got so frustrated because the umpire was calling balls that would've been strikes on anybody else that he stood up and shouted at me, "Stand up and hit like a man." He served as a special instructor to Mets in 2006 and became the team's first-base coach in the following year in 2007. 90 Pamela Henderson Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Editorial Images News Archival Browse 90 pamela henderson stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. But when you're the Stolen Base King, you've earned the right. [33][108] Henderson is the only American League player to steal more than 100 bases in a single season (having accomplished the feat three times), and he is the all-time stolen base leader for the Oakland A's. The Red Sox finally "passed" Henderson on April 30, 2002. Currently, Henderson is currently serving a 25 year sentence for a drug charge out of Taylor County. At $1.2m, the percentage . The outfielder led baseball in so many offensive and defensive categories for so long that statisticians stilldoubt anyone will ever snatchhisstolen baserecord. Photo . Last Name Henderson #17. Twins, Correa decide he'll skip WBC with wife due. During his career, he hit over 20 home runs in four different seasons, with a high of 28 in 1986 and again in 1990. What major league player stole more than 100 bases for three consecutive? "[29] However, Henderson denied that this happened in a February 26, 2009, interview on Mike and Mike in the Morning. Wild Bill Hickok. Celebrity. The Oakland Athletics drafted him straight out of high school in 1976, so the speedy Midwesterner packed his bags for California. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. I can't comprehend that yet. Henderson had a persona that he was just as often swept up in as he was in control of it. Brock and Henderson had had a friendly relationship ever since their first meeting in 1981. So my wife and I are in the lobby waiting and my step-father-in-law walks up to me and hands me this ball and a few items from Rickey's induction ceremony from Cooperstown. Ronnie's early life journey began with a modest upbringing in Melbourne until he and his family relocated to Miami, FL. [92] In his prime, Henderson had a virtual monopoly on the stolen base title in the American League. When Rickey Henderson went back to Oakland in 1994, his World Series, American League MVP, Silver Slugger, Gold Gloves, and All-Star days were far behind him. 1988. I knew he had math first period, so I made him go to class. For two decades, MLB teams couldn't stop Rickey from running. There aretoo many Rickey Henderson quotesto mention, so I'll leave you with my favorite: "They kept that shit [steroids] secret from me. [2] Early life [ edit] In 1984, which was also the final season of his first stint in Oakland, Henderson started to develop more of a power stroke hitting 16 home runs while leading the league in stolen bases (66), finishing second in runs scored (113) and third in on-base-percentage (.399). Henderson was always fast, and he didn't limit his speed tostealing bases. You've also earned the right to make speeches like this: Echos of Muhammed Ali. "[79], According to Verducci, during one off-season, Henderson called Padres general manager Kevin Towers and left this message: "Kevin, this is Rickey. At the age of 42, in his last substantial major league season, Henderson finished the year with 25 stolen bases, ninth in the NL;[33] it also marked his 23rd consecutive season with more than 20 steals. Rate on the stolen base champion, Henderson finished fourth in the.! 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