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Rickey Henderson and almost making the 300-300 club

During the height of his career, Rickey Henderson was known for his impressive power as a leadoff hitter and his incredible speed. He hit a major league record 81 leadoff home runs out of his career 297 homers, and stole 1406 bases, 468 steals more than Lou Brock in second place.

While Henderson had an impressive career, ending up as a first ballot Hall of Famer, he also just missed out on another exclusive club. Only eight players in MLB history have hit 300 homers and stolen 300 bases in their career, a collection that Henderson fell just three home runs short of.