Off Base: Confessions of a ThiefThe flamboyant, controversial base-stealer for the Oakland A's offers a no-holds-barred account of his notorious career. From his boyhood in Oakland to his relationships with Billy Martin, Jose Canseco, Reggie Jackson, and others, to his feelings about racism and rising players' salaries, Henderson tells all in a candid, revealing memoir. 8-page photo insert. |
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The Evolution of a Hot Dog | 1 |
Baseballs Answer to Showtime | 9 |
U Cant Touch Rickey | 28 |
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