And at this moment, I am ... [pause] ... very, very humble. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Nevertheless, Henderson was involved in the final play of the World Series that year in one fashion for which he was most known, as he and Paul Molitor scored on Joe Carter's Series-ending home run. UA officials believe it is the largest donation ever from a former player.[5]. Along the way, Jefferson was an all-Midwest Regional and all-Final Four selection. "[65], Contrary to speculation,[66][67][68] Henderson's refusal to officially retire had not been delaying his eligibility for Hall of Fame induction. [32], As his muscular frame developed, Henderson continued to improve as a hitter. Henderson's impact was noticeable on José Reyes, the Mets' former leadoff hitter. He also had scored 77 runs, stolen 31 bases, drew 85 walks, had a .469 on-base percentage and was slugging .553. He hit .319, fourth in the AL, and led the league in hits (135), runs (89) and in steals (56). [41], Following a mid-season trade to Oakland in 1989, Henderson reasserted himself as one of the game's greatest players, with a memorable half-season in which his 52 steals and 72 runs scored led the A's into the postseason;[32] his 126 walks for the year were the most for any AL hitter since 1970. [59] After leaving the Dodgers, Henderson started his second consecutive season with the Newark Bears in the spring of 2004. During his career, he hit over 20 home runs in four different seasons, with a high of 28 in 1986 and again in 1990. But six weeks later, on August 11, he claimed "It's sort of weird not to be playing, but I decided to take a year off", adding, "I can't say I will retire. The little things, I probably mastered." He capped his career by being part of the Arizona team that advanced to the 2001 national championship game where the Wildcats fell to Duke. If I don't, just get rid of me, release me. [22], On October 16, 2018, Jefferson joined the YES Network as the Nets' game and studio analyst. During the 2017 season, Jefferson began co-hosting the podcast Road Trippin' alongside former Cavaliers sideline reporter and Lakers host Allie Clifton and teammate and close friend Channing Frye. Jefferson Starship & Starship. His high on-base percentage, power hitting, and stolen base and run totals made him one of the most dynamic players of his era.

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