Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and Steals Leader, Dead at 65

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Rickey Henderson, Hall of Famer and Major League Baseball's all-time stolen base leader, has died at the age of 65, according to multiple news reports.

Rickey Henderson
Former Oakland Athletics player Rickey Henderson looks on before the game s Cardinals at Oakland Coliseum on April 16, 2024 in Oakland, California. AFP/Getty Images
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Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he ... Read more