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October 4, 2001: Rickey Henderson slides into record book with 2,245th career run scored to pass Ty Cobb – Society for American Baseball Research
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Rickey Henderson, MLB Hall of Famer, Record Holder
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How Rickey Henderson Played It Safe
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Oakland Athletics Rickey Henderson holds up second base after his stealing his 1066th base during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, June 16, 1993, Oakland, Calif. Henderson broke the
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Rickey Henderson on Breaking Stolen Base Record
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A head-first dive into Rickey Henderson's stolen base records
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1,502 Oakland Athletic Rickey Henderson Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Rickey Henderson on MLB's new rules: 'You gotta let these kids run' - The Athletic
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May 1, 1991: Rickey Henderson becomes baseball's new stolen base king – Society for American Baseball Research