The greatest leadoff hitter in baseball, Rickey Henderson passed away at age 65
Considered by many to be the best base stealer in Major League Baseball history, Rickey Henderson died at the age of 65. On December 21, 2024, the Hall of Famer's family reported his passing. Henderson made a lasting impression on Major League Baseball (MLB) with his lightning-fast speed, unmatched base-stealing records, and commanding presence on the field. The Theme of Rickey Henderson's Career Breaking Records for Stolen Runs and BasesOne of baseball's most famous stolen base records belongs to Rickey Henderson. Lou Brock, the previous record-holder who had held the distinction for more than ten years, is 468 bases ahead of him with 1,406 stolen bases