Rickey Henderson, 65, passed away in California after battling pneumonia, as reported by TMZ. Renowned for his speed, flair, and unique habit of referring to himself in the third person, Henderson was a beloved figure in baseball.

Fans and teammates alike cherished him, and his passing prompted an outpouring of tributes. Yankees legend Dave Winfield shared his grief on Instagram, writing, “I still cannot believe I’ve lost one of my favorite teammates and great friend Rickey Henderson. Rest in peace.” Another former Yankees teammate, Wade Boggs, expressed his sorrow on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The baseball world mourns the loss of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, remembered as one of the greatest to ever play the game. Yankees legend Wade Boggs paid tribute on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing, “Sad day for our Hall of Fame family with the passing of Rickey Henderson, one of the greatest to ever play the game. You’ll be dearly missed, Brother. RIP Rickey.”

Don Mattingly and Willie Randolph also honored Henderson, calling him the best player they ever shared the field with in a statement released by the Yankees. Mattingly said, “Rickey was simply the best player I ever played with. He could change the outcome of a game in so many ways. It puts a smile on my face just thinking about him. I will miss my friend.”