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Ricky Henderson’s 100-Steal Season Sets AL Mark
Oakland A’s star Ricky Henderson stole 100 bases in 1980 breaking Ty Cobb’s 96 day record for the American League. Only Maury Wills and Lou Brock have also surpassed the 100 mark. In 1981 Henderson earned Sporting News All Star honors after starring at Oakland Tech.
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