Born in Chicago and raised in Oakland, Henderson began his career star athlete at Oakland Technical High, playing both baseball and football during his run, per local newspaper the Mercury News.

the Mets placed him on waivers and granted a release. “Rickey Henderson was a dream to hit behind as [a] teammate and a nightmare for a catcher as an opponent. He was one of the most generous ...

That's true regardless of what team he is on. 2. Rickey Henderson vs. the Mets The Mets got rid of one clubhouse cancer when they released Bobby Bonilla this winter, but they still have Henderson ...

Rickey Henderson and Barry Bonds are good friends ... Rickey, meanwhile, will never live down reports that he played cards during the Mets' final loss in the 1999 playoffs (he still denies ...