On July 5, 1993, Rickey Henderson gave Oakland fans the perfect start twice, leading off both games of a doubleheader against Cleveland with home runs. Though the A’s split the twin bill, Henderson’s back-to-back opening fireworks made him just the second player in Major League history to begin both games of a doubleheader with a leadoff homer. It was another jaw-dropping addition to a career already overflowing with records and unforgettable moments.
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The forgotten Deadball Era star Rickey joined in baseball history
Henderson added to a leadoff home run record already untouchable
Cleveland still found a way to spoil half the celebration
🕵️ Replay Today: May 8, 1976
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The Angels beat Cleveland in Anaheim, finally putting an end to a year’s long stretch of Cleveland domination.
In the standings, the Yankees and Reds were already showing signs of their Fall Classic matchup, but the placement of other teams may surprise you.
A small photo on the page quietly captured a baseball Hall of Fame moment: one Hall of Famer welcoming his longtime teammate into Cooperstown.
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