Mike Piazza and Major League Baseball Reacts to the Passing of Rickey Henderson
Gone way too too soon. Henderson was a Hall of Famer that thrilled crowds of fans for decades. He was one of the best to ever do it as a lead-off hitter and base stealer. On Saturday, many prominent individuals and teams had much to say about the “Man of Steal”… here’s how Mike Piazza and Major League Baseball reacted to the passing of the great Rickey Henderson.
Former fellow teammate, Mike Piazza, took to social media to express his condolences. He writes,
“Rickey Henderson was a dream to hit behind as teammate and a nightmare for a catcher as an opponent. He was one of the most generous, hysterical and gracious human beings..He will be sorely missed..Prayers for his soul and family.”
Major League Baseball also released a statement about the iconic Henderson. The league stated,
“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson. Across a 25-year career, Henderson was a 10-time All-Star, 3-time Silver Slugger Award winner, 2-time World Series champion and the 1990 American League MVP. Nicknamed the “Man of Steal,” Henderson owns the record for most career stolen bases (1,406) as well as the Modern Era (post-1900) record for most steals in a single season, with 130 in 1982.
He led the American League in stolen bases in 12 separate seasons, and was MLB’s overall steals leader in six of those years. 14 of Henderson’s 25 seasons were spent with the Athletics. He also played for the Yankees, Padres, Mets, Mariners, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Angels and Dodgers. Henderson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009. He was 65 years old.”
Mike Piazza and Major League Baseball Reacts to the Passing of Rickey Henderson
A number of sports organizations and franchises also released brief statements. The Las Vegas Raiders mentioned, “The Raiders Family mourns the passing of Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king and an East Bay legend. The thoughts and prayers of the Raider Nation are with the Henderson family at this time.”
Additionally, the Toronto Bluejays conveyed a few warm thoughts about Rickey. Henderson played for nine different teams, including four stints with the Oakland Athletics and two for the San Diego Padres. He won World Series titles with the 1989 Athletics and 1993 Blue Jays and played his last MLB game in 2003. Nonetheless, the Toronto explained,
“We join the baseball community in mourning the passing of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson. His impact on the game, in the community, and on our organization will be remembered forever. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.”
HOFer Rickey Henderson provided fans with so many moments and memories they shall never forget them. He was passionate about the game and gave everything he had his entire career. Henderson died at the age of 65 after a bout with pneumonia, according to multiple reports Saturday.
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