Hey, a story needs a hook. I think Rickey paid for a year of my son’s college. With hindsight, I now think Henderson was MLB’s first Advanced Metrics Man. The new stats loved him. His wins ...

“Rickey Henderson’s time is now,” his iconic quote became the symbol of his determination and confidence. Today, the impact he has left on baseball is still felt, with the players and the ...

Why did it take Rickey until now to arrive at spring training? Because at age 42, he thought he should show up early for once. Rickey Henderson helped the Mariners reach the postseason and caused ...

“The rumor was that Rickey was a selfish player ... where he saw Henderson hit a leadoff home run. He kept Henderson’s poster in his room. Now, he had the locker next to him.

Rickey Henderson and Barry Bonds are good friends ... When Rickey was a young guy in the Bay Area, his favorite player was Willie Mays. Now, he and Barry are both older and they are obviously ...

At 51, Rickey Henderson probably could steal his ... “They play more games now,” Henderson replied, refusing to relinquish an early athletic achievement (Marshawn Lynch now owns the rushing ...

Former baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. speaks during a celebration of life for former Oakland Athletics baseball player Rickey Henderson in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu ...

Consider that Rickey Henderson, who swiped a major league-record ... May 6, every year. Now McCray, who made his major-league debut last season, is looking to his contemporaries for counsel.

When you think of baseball's greatest game-changers, Rickey Henderson's name is impossible to ignore. A true force of nature on the diamond, Henderson revolutionized the leadoff spot, turning ...