Henderson, or Hendu as fans would come to call him, will always be remembered for his huge smile, and knack for coming through in the clutch. And his steady play during the Oakland A’s late 80’s run was one of the reasons the team was so consistent.
He was acquired by the Giants in September for a player to be named later in 1987. It turned out to be Randy Kutcher going to the Boston Red Sox after the season ended.
He was not eligible for the postseason, but brought his leadership to a young clubhouse.