Rickey Henderson Breaks Career Stolen Base Record May 1, 1991
Description
A slide of a black-and-white photograph of Rickey Henderson after stealing his 939th career base, breaking Lou Brock's record, May 1, 1991. Henderson is shown from the knees up in the center of the frame facing the camera but turned slightly to his left. Both arms are held up over his head, and he holds a base in his right hand. He is wearing the Oakland Athletics home uniform with "Athletics" in a script font and the number "24" across the front. He also wears a batting helmet, sunglasses, and wristbands on both arms. Third base coach Rene Lachemann is visible from the knees up, his back facing the camera and out of focus at the far left of the frame. The background is also out of focus but shows stands with fans.
Player(s)
Henderson, Rickey, 1958-; Lachemann, Rene, 1945-
Team(s)
Oakland - AL
League(s)
American League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Picture Date
May 1, 1991
Subject
Hall of famers; Outfielders (Baseball); Baseball coaches; Stealing (Baseball)
Source
AP
Stadium
Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum
Location
Oakland (Calif.)
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Hao-Hor
Photographer
Greth, Alan
Media Type
Slides (photographs)