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Today in Oakland A's history (5/1): Rickey Henderson sets career stolen base record - Athletics Nation
ESPN - On this date in 1991, Rickey Henderson broke the all-time stolen base record with his 939th. And then he actually stole it … [Andy Hayt/Getty Images] | Facebook
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