RIP Dave Henderson

[wicked]

If he ever had to pay for a drink in New England in the past 30 years, I'd be very saddened.

Dave Henderson, Who Hit Memorable Home Run For Red Sox, Dies At Age 57

 

[old_tony]

I wonder if he already has gone deep on Donnie Moore in the afterlife.

 

[Blitz]

My memories are of Hendu with those WS teams in the late 80s at Oakland. He was a bad man for sure and knew how to take care of bidness. Rest in peace, Hendu.

 

[DanOregon]

Henderson was one of the easiest baseball players to root for. Ever. He played with such joy.

 

[exmediahack]

I wonder if he already has gone deep on Donnie Moore in the afterlife.

I'm hoping he doesn't encounter Donnie Moore in the afterlife. Ever.

 

[Baron Scicluna]

Also nearly was a World Series hero in '86 when he hit the go-ahead homer in the 10th inning of Game 6. Which ended up getting forgotten about thanks to Schiraldi, Stanley and Buckner.

RIP. He was an excellent player.

 

[mpcincal]

Used to curse his name constantly after 1986 (at least until the 2002 World Series), but always recognized him as a good, solid player and by all accounts, a great teammate. RIP.

And, as hack alludes to, I don't think Henderson and Moore are going to be in the same place in the afterlife.

 

[ChrisLong]

I hope St. Peter knows he kills Angels.

 

[Songbird]

Everybody's list is different but that homer off Moore is one of the top 10 sporting moments of my lifetime.

One ****ing strike away ...

 

[exmediahack]

I was indifferent on the 86 playoffs but, damn, Henderson was a gamer.

 

[LongTimeListener]

I was indifferent on the 86 playoffs

This is not possible.

 

[exmediahack]

"Royals or drama" is what I was rooting for.

Certainly got drama in 1986.

 

[Steak Snabler]

The thing I remember most about Hendu was that weird way he held his arms when he ran, with his elbows tucked into his ribs. Made him look like a T-Rex.

Fun player, though.

RIP.

 

[Armchair_QB]

The other thing I remember about the Moore game was that Henderson knocked two balls out of the park with two different pieces of equipment.

 

[Drip]

RIP Hendu.

 

[BitterYoungMatador2]

Anyone who hasn't read the book 'One Pitch Away" should.

 

[RubberSoul1979]

The 1986 Postseason: Holy ****ing ****.

 

[Ace]

57. That's too young. RIP.