Sep 29, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; MLB Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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What was Rickey Henderson’s cause of death?

The baseball world mourned the passing of legendary Rickey Henderson.

Rickey Henderson, MLB‘s all-time stolen base leader, passed away at the age of 65 on Saturday.

Henderson’s family confirmed his death in a statement.

“A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul… Rickey lived his life with integrity, and his love for baseball was paramount. Now, Rickey is at peace with the Lord, cherishing the extraordinary moments and achievements he leaves behind.”

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred also talked about Hendrson’s legacy in a statement.

“For multiple generations of baseball fans, Rickey Henderson was the gold standard of base stealing and leadoff hitting… Rickey was one of the most accomplished and beloved Athletics of all-time. He also made an impact with many other clubs during a quarter-century career like no other. Rickey epitomized speed, power and entertainment in setting the tone at the top of the lineup. When we considered new rules for the game in recent years, we had the era of Rickey Henderson in mind.”

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How did Rickey Henderson die?

While the family did not reveal a cause for Henderson’s death, several reports have claimed that the Hall of Famer died due to pneumonia.

Rickey Henderson had an illustrious 25-year career, playing for nine teams, including the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays.

His record for most stolen bases (1,406) still stands unbeaten.

He was a 10-time All-Star, one-time MVP, and a two-time World Series champion. He also won a Gold Glove Award.

Image Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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