Farewell to Rickey Henderson, lightning-fast hero of my youth
A columnist reminisces on his youthful fandom and the intense devotion to the unorthodox player who made sports matter.
Rickey Henderson’s base-stealing prowess and records made him unparalleled
It’s not just that Rickey Henderson was fast, though the all-time MLB leader in stolen bases certainly was fast.  It’s not just that Henderson possessed an uncanny knack, as if he knew, instinctively ...
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Rickey Henderson, legendary leadoff hitter, passes away at 65
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, considered the greatest leadoff hitter in history and MLB’s all-time leader in stolen bases, ...
New York sports world reacts to death of former Yankee and Met Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson, who died at age 65, played for both New York teams, the Yankees (1985-89) and the Mets (1999-2000).