Rickey Henderson, legendary baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 65

Updated: December 21, 2024, 5:37 p.m. EST

Rickey Henderson, Hall of Famer and Major League Baseball all-time leader in stolen bases, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 65 years old. The New York Post, New York Times and TMZ have all confirmed Henderson’s death. Teammate and Hall of Famer Dave Winfield also announced the death on Instagram: “I still can’t believe I lost one of my favorite teammates and great friend Rickey Henderson. Rest in peace,” Winfield wrote. TMZ reported that Henderson died Friday in the Oakland, Calif., area after battling pneumonia. Henderson played 24 seasons in the MLB, spanning four decades from 1979 to 2003. He played for nine teams, most notably the Oakland Athletics, who retired his No. 24 jersey. He was a 10-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, three-time Silver Slugger and 1990 American League MVP. Henderson finished his career with 1,406 stolen bases and 2,295 runs scored, both MLB records. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009. This is breaking news. Check back for updates.