RIP Ricky Henderson, 65

[bigboxes]

 

[mwulf]

In the early 1980s, the Oakland A’s accounting department was freaking out. The books were off $1 million. After an investigation, it was determined Rickey was the reason why. The GM asked him about a $1 million bonus he had received and Rickey said instead of cashing it, he framed it and hung it on a wall at his house.

 

[cHUCK001]

His stolen base record will last forever. RIP Rickey.

 

[inthedeed]

a favorite of mine. sad

 

[TFrazier_rivals269992]

 

[king_kong_]

Wow. Too young.

RIP, Legend

 

[Hford]

All time great and the only guy that referenced himself in the third person that wasn't totally cringe.

 

[king_kong_]

His stolen base record will last forever. RIP Rickey.

Runs scored record, too.

 

[PeliniTheCrutch_rivals294365]

“This is Rickey…calling on behalf of Rickey.”

 

[Redscarlet]

R.I.P damn way too young.

 

[Hford]

Runs scored record, too.

The prototype of the leadoff hitter of today. Now everybody puts their best player at 1 or 2 in the order. Back then it was 3 or 4. Rickey had power and speed.

 

[TFrazier_rivals269992]

 

[jteten]

Greatest leadoff hitter of all time.

 

[NECoach31BB]

In the early 1980s, the Oakland A’s accounting department was freaking out. The books were off $1 million. After an investigation, it was determined Rickey was the reason why. The GM asked him about a $1 million bonus he had received and Rickey said instead of cashing it, he framed it and hung it on a wall at his house.

Love this story. Very on point for Rickey. A legend in so many ways