OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — When Ken Griffey Jr.'s own baseball-star father struggled to get through to the talented teen, Rickey Henderson somehow could. The younger Griffey, who considers himself ...

Rickey Henderson was the best ball player many know ... kind human being who loved kids. His true character became more evident over time. Nine different teams, one unforgettable player.

The night before the final day of Rickey Henderson’s professional baseball career, he concocted a makeshift drink that his team called “Championship Juice.” The moment didn’t come with the ...

As Atkins recounted, this happened one summer when they were kids. That day they’d gone ... Sweet and competitive and weird in equal measure, Rickey Henderson, a true American and Oakland ...

Rickey Henderson had a legendary MLB career known for his record-setting steals and speed. After retiring in 2003, he remained connected to baseball through coaching and events. He passed away in ...

Four weeks after pitchers and catchers reported to spring training, Rickey Henderson finally found a job Monday when he signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres. Why did it take ...

“Doin’ a Rickey!” kids shouted before attempting Henderson’s head-first slide. Pitcher Lenny DiNardo joined the Triple A Sacramento River Cats in 2010 after a down year with the Kansas ...