“Much of what made Rickey Henderson great on the ball field was apparent from the start. He made his debut in the Oakland Athletics’ green and gold at 20 years old in June of 1979, got into his patented crouch, and doubled in his first at-bat. His first stolen base came two innings later.
The power component of Henderson’s unique blend of power and speed, however, took time to develop.”
Click the link below for the details on the first of Rickey’s record 81 leadoff home runs.
Ray Danner 
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