February 13 in Boston Red Sox History: The Boston Red Sox sign 43-year-old Rickey Henderson (2002)

On February 13 2002 –The Boston Red Sox sign 43-year-old Rickey Henderson to a minor league contract. Last season with the San Diego Padres , Henderson had his 3000th career hit and broke the major league all-time records for walks and runs. Henderson will hit .223 over 70 games for the Red Sox, but

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