Well, it's about time.
That's what most of us thought when we saw the announcement for the induction of Rickey Henderson into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Longtime Giants manager Bruce Bochy, also another non-surprise inductee, will be joining him for 2020 honors, along with former 49ers defensive tackle Bryant Young.
Henderson, a National Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder, holds many MLB records including 1,406 career stolen bases and 130 stolen bases in a single season.
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The 10-time All-Star spent a majority (14 seasons) of his 25-year career MLB stint with the Green and Gold where, in addition to his All-Star selections, he won two World Series titles, three Silver Slugger Awards and was named the American League MVP in 1990. That season, he led the league in runs (119), OBP (.439), stolen bases (65) and OPS (1.016) ... just to name a few.
Bochy, a three-time World Series champion manager, announced his retirement following the 2019 season. Across 25 seasons with the Giants and San Diego Padres, he finished with a 2003-2029 record, but finished his Giants tenure almost at the .500 mark (1052-1054).
The Giants announced he will remain with the team as a special advisor.
Bryant Young will also be inducted into the BASHF.
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Young is the 49ers' career leader in quarterback sacks (89.5) and earned four Pro-Bowl selections, and one All-Pro nod. He also was a member of the 1994 Super Bowl champion team during his rookie year. He played 14 seasons in the NFL, each of them with the 49ers.
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Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin and American yachtsman Paul Cayard also will receive HOF honors.
The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame hosts the great athletes of the area. Ballots of eligible athletes, coaches etc., are sent out to numerous sportswriters, broadcasters, team executives and past Hall inductees. You can find a list of the criteria here.
Many Bay Area athletes including Barry Bonds, Dave Stewart and Jerry Rice have also been honored and inducted into the BASHF.
