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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Baseball’s ‘Man of Steal’ Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Rickey Henderson played for four California teams, and was the all-time leader in stolen bases, runs, and swagger. He passed away due to complications from pneumonia on Friday.

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KCRW placeholderBy Marisa Lagos • Dec 23, 2024 • 1 min read

Rickey Henderson played for four California teams, and was the all-time leader in stolen bases, runs, and swagger. He passed away due to complications from pneumonia on Friday.

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