Rickey Henderson becomes the oldest player ever to steal over 50 bases and lead the league in stolen bases.Ā 

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On September 26, 1998 — Oakland A’s Rickey Henderson finishes the campaign with a league-leading 66 stolen bases when he swipes second and third off the battery of Steve Sparks and Phil Nevin in the bottom the third inning of the A’s 4-3 victory over the Angels at Network Associates Coliseum. The 39-year-old ‘Man of Steal’ becomes the oldest player ever to steal over 50 bases and lead the league in stolen bases.

 

 
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