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If baseball had a 'Most Wanted' list, Rickey Henderson might have topped it. Sure, he stole bases like it was his job, but did you know he also had a habit of getting into trouble off the field? Let's dive into the records AND his legal troubles.
Rickey Henley Henderson was born on December 25, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. On Christmas night in an Oldsmobile on the way to the hospital, his 19-year-old mother, Bobbie Earl, gave birth to her fourth child, Rickey Nelson Henley. Though he was born in Chicago, Rickey moved around a lot in his early years as his mother sought better opportunities for her family, with minimal support from his father. They eventually settled in Oakland, California, after a stint in Arkansas.
Growing up in a big family with four brothers and two sisters, Rickey quickly became a standout athlete in Oakland. He excelled in baseball, basketball, and football, earning a reputation as the next big thing in the city. A real well-rounded fella!