May 29 in Toronto Blue Jays History: Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics becomes the American League’s all-time stolen base king. (1990)

On May 29, 1990 — During a 2-1 loss to Toronto, Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics becomes the American League’s all-time stolen base king. In swiping third base after a two-out double in the 6th inning, Henderson’s steal his 893rd breaks the 62-year-old American League record of 892 set by T

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