Arrr, the great Rickey Henderson has sailed to Davy Jones’ locker at the ripe age of 65! Avast, matey!
2024-12-21
Avast ye! The legendary Rickey Henderson, a master of thievin' bases and countin' runs, has sailed off to Davy Jones' locker at the ripe age of 65. Aye, he be missed, but his feats'll be shared over grog till the end of time! Arrr!
Arrr, gather 'round ye scallywags, for the seas be a-bit sadder now that the legendary Rickey Henderson has sailed to the great ballpark in the sky at the ripe age of 65! This swashbuckler of the bases, known as the finest leadoff hitter to ever grace the diamond, plundered more than just treasure—he stole 1,406 bases, a record that be as elusive as a ghost ship in the fog!Henderson, a proud member of the Oakland Athletics crew, hoisted the Jolly Roger as a 10-time All-Star and snagged two shiny World Series rings—one in '89 with the A's and another in '93 with the Blue Jays. Aye, he was the scourge of pitchers and the delight of fans, racking up over 3,000 hits and scoring more runs than a barrel of grog can fill!
His beloved wife, Pamela, shared that Rickey was a true matey, cherished by many for his humble spirit and love of the game. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred raised a tankard in his honor, proclaiming that Rickey's legacy will sail on in the hearts of fans and players alike. Now, as he rests with the heavenly crew, may his spirit keep stealing bases among the stars!