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ESPN - On this date in 1991, Rickey Henderson broke the all-time stolen base record with his 939th. And then he actually stole it … [Andy Hayt/Getty Images]
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Rickey Henderson (MLB Outfielder) - On This Day
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On This Date in Sports August 27, 1982: Man of Steal
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Baseball In Pics on X: Rickey Henderson breaks Lou Brock's all time stolen base record, 1991 / X
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80s Sports N Stuff on X: Today in 1982, Rickey Henderson stole his 119th base in a game against the Brewers to break Lou Brock's single season record with 33 games remaining
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1983 Topps 180 Rickey Henderson HOF All-time Stolen Bases
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