"Rickey Henderson is the greatest Athletic of all time. John Henley left the family two years after Rickey was born. In May 2005, he was still insisting that he was capable of playing in the major leagues. Rickey Henderson Field was built in 2007-2008 (as the former Carter Field) by Tech parents and community members through an extraordinary grassroots, volunteer effort.
On July 16, 1993, Henderson broke the world stolen base record by stealing his 1,066th base, thus going past the record which was previously held by In July 1993, the Athletics traded Henderson to the playoff-bound In 1994 and 1995, Henderson finished in the top 10 in the league in walks, steals and on-base percentage.In August 1997, Henderson was traded from the Padres to the In January 1998, Henderson signed as a free agent with the Athletics, the fourth time he played for the franchise.A year later, Henderson signed as a free agent with the In May 2000, Henderson was released by the Mets, and quickly signed as a free agent with the A free agent in March 2001, Henderson returned to the Padres. Henderson will also serve as a Special Assistant to the President.
He also had scored 77 runs, stolen 31 bases, drew 85 walks, had a .469 on-base percentage and was slugging .553. February 7, 2017
1 pitching prospect two years ago.Red Sox host Nationals with their seasons slipping awayFor all of their pronounced troubles this season, the Washington Nationals have reason to hold their heads up for their positive play on the road.MLB experts predict: Answering biggest 2020 MLB trade deadline questionsWho could move in the next week? The group raised $350,000 in cash and in-kind donations and volunteers built the field. 'Henderson here.' maintain and improve Oakland Technical High School’s new home baseball field, Rickey Henderson Field, support Tech baseball/softball and surrounding neighborhood youth sports programs (including at-risk youth) and I think he's calling to congratulate me, but he goes, 'In 1988, Henderson led the AL in steals (93), was third in runs scored (118), fifth in OBP (.394) and seventh in walks (82), while hitting .305.Following a mid-season trade to Oakland in 1989, Henderson reasserted himself as one of the game's greatest players, with a memorable half-season in which his 52 steals and 72 runs scored led the A's into the postseason;A year later, Henderson finished second in the league in batting average with a mark of .325, losing out to the On May 1, 1991, Henderson broke one of baseball's most noted records when he stole the 939th base of his career, one more than In 1993, Henderson was having another outstanding season when he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline. Almost eight years after his final game, Henderson also reiterated his desire to return: "Sometimes when I sit around and look at the game and things ain't going right, I just think, 'Just let me put on the uniform and go out there and take a chance'. Great time at the ballpark Rickey Henderson throws out tonight's ceremonial first pitch on Rickey Henderson Field as 20,000 fans receive Rickey Henderson jerseys. By Sometimes, walking so much even gets me mad. A's will now play on 'Rickey Henderson Field' ""Man of Steal" redirects here. OAKLAND -- A's president Dave Kaval has been outspoken about his plans to celebrate the franchise's rich history, and it was only natural, he said, to begin doing so by honoring the green and gold's greatest member.The club this week announced it will name the Coliseum playing surface "Rickey HendersonOAKLAND -- A's president Dave Kaval has been outspoken about his plans to celebrate the franchise's rich history, and it was only natural, he said, to begin doing so by honoring the green and gold's greatest member.Henderson, speaking on a conference call Tuesday, "was shocked" to learn of the news. Position: Leftfielder Bats: Right • Throws: Left 5-10, 180lb (178cm, 81kg) . Approximately $350,000 in cash and in-kind donations were raised, along with ‘sweat equity’—countless hours of grueling, hands-on field work by scores of dedicated volunteers of all ages, including Tech ballplayers. Characteristically, he added, "If it was a situation where we were going to win the World Series and I was the only player that they had left, I would put on the shoes. He batted .274 with 33 stolen bases in 89 games. Then why don't you say it? 1:32. Kurkjian remembers Henderson's gaffe on the day he passed Brock. [Pause for cheers] Most of all, I'd like to thank my mom, my friends, and loved ones for their support. Approximately $350,000 in cash and in-kind donations were raised, along with ‘sweat equity’—countless hours of grueling, hands-on field work by scores of dedicated volunteers of all ages, including Tech ballplayers. Henderson made his major league debut with Oakland on June 24, 1979, getting two hits in four at-bats, along with a stolen base.
Henderson holds the single-season record for stolen bases (130 in 1982) and is the only player in AL history to steal 100 bases in a season, having done so three times. That trend continued on Monday with news that they are renaming the Coliseum field in honor of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the best player in franchise history. Position: Leftfielder Bats: Right • Throws: Left 5-10, 180lb (178cm, 81kg) .