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'Man of Steal' Dies

Wow, a legend passes at only 65.

Major League Baseball legend Rickey Henderson died Friday at age 65. Known as the "Man of Steal," the Hall of Famer holds the all-time stolen base record with 1,406 and runs scored with 2,295, and was widely considered the greatest leadoff hitter in baseball history.



Henderson ended his 25-season career in 2003 after playing for nine teams—the longest tenure with his hometown team, the Oakland A's. In that time, Henderson won two World Series titles: his first with the A's in 1989 and his second with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1993. Henderson also held the all-time record for walks (2,190) before Barry Bonds surpassed him in 2004. He was a 10-time All-Star and became a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2009.



Henderson was also known for his style and eccentricity, often celebrating home runs with a signature jersey tug or finger dance.