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Rickey Henderson began his career in 1976 when he was drafted to the Oakland Athletics, later making his major league debut in 1979. "That was the most thrilling time of my life," Henderson told the Associated Press at his recent induction ceremony into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Rickey Henderson began his career in 1976 when he was drafted to the Oakland Athletics, later making his major league debut in 1979. “That was the most thrilling time of my life,” Henderson told the Associated Press at his recent induction ceremony into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.  (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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On July 26, 2009, Rickey Henderson was inducted to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He holds the MLB records for career stolen bases, lead-off home runs, runs scored and unintentional walks. Throughout his career he played for nine major league teams and considered returning to play several times after his retirement. “I love the game of baseball,” Henderson told Craig Muder of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, “and that’s why it was so hard for me to walk away.”

Rickey Henderson on the New York Yankees

Rickey Henderson inches toward stealing home in a New York Yankees-Chicago White Sox game in 1987. Henderson played for the Yankees from 1985 to 1989 and was the first major league player in history to earn 80 stolen bases in 1985.  (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Rickey Henderson on the Toronto Blue Jays

Rickey Henderson goes up for a catch in game two of the 1993 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Henderson played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1993, where he won his second World Series ring.  (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Rickey Henderson on the Anaheim Angels

Just in the nick of time, Rickey Henderson slides safely to second base in a 1997 game against the Baltimore Orioles. Henderson played for the Angels briefly in 1997 before returning to the Athletics.  (Ted Mathias/AFP/Getty Images)

Rickey Henderson on the San Diego Padres

Rickey Henderson holds up his golden base after becoming the MLB’s all-time runs leader during his second stint with the San Diego Padres in 2001. With this run, Henderson broke Ty Cobb’s record of 2,246 runs. Henderson first joined the Padres in 1996, finishing in the top ten in stolen bases, runs, walks and OBP in the National League.  (Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Rickey Henderson on the Seattle Mariners

In 2000, Rickey Henderson signed as a free agent with the Seattle Mariners, coming in fourth in the American League stolen bases that year. Henderson returned to the Padres in 2001.  (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Rickey Henderson on the Boston Red Sox

When Rickey Henderson signed with the Boston Red Sox as a free agent in 2002 he was 43 years old, making him the oldest center fielder in MLB history when he replaced Johnny Damon. During his time with the Red Sox, Henderson’s career stolen bases exceeded the total accumulated by the Sox, 1,395 to 1,382.  (Matt Campbell/AFP/Getty Images)

Rickey Henderson on the Los Angeles Dodgers

Rickey Henderson ended his major league career as a player with the Los Angeles Dodgers, retiring with 2,295 career runs. Henderson continued working with the MLB as a hitting instructor and base coach for the New York Mets from 2006 to 2007.  (Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

Rickey Henderson on the San Diego Surf Dawgs

Rickey Henderson continued to play with the San Diego Surf Dawgs in the Golden Baseball League after his last game with the MLB. The Surf Dawgs took the league title with Henderson in 2005.  (Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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