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Rickey Henderson, the legendary MLB leadoff hitter and base stealer, passed away at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy of breaking records and redefining the game with his flamboyant style of play. Henderson holds the all-time stolen base record with 1,406, including a single-season record of 130 steals in 1982, and is remembered for his unique blend of speed, power, and charisma that earned him a first-ballot induction into the Hall of Fame in 2009. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred hailed Henderson as the “gold standard of base stealing and leadoff hitting,” while fans and fellow players alike mourned the loss of one of the greatest players in baseball history.
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