Family Statement:

“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of my husband, Rickey Henderson,” the Henderson family said in a statement from his former team the Athletics. “A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul.1 hour ago

Born: December 25, 1958, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Died: December 20, 2024 (age 65 years), Oakland, California, United States

Left-Handed

Bats: Right-handed

Hall of fame induction: 2009

Articles:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2024/12/21/rickey-henderson-death-cause-dave-stewart-oakland-athletics/77140363007/

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-reacts-to-rickey-henderson-passing