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Rickey Henderson sets all time stolen base record 1991
May 1, 1991: Rickey Henderson becomes MLB's all-time stolen base king
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May 1, 1991: Rickey Henderson becomes MLB's all-time stolen base king
May 1, 1991: Rickey Henderson becomes MLB's all-time stolen base king
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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]