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We lost a Major League Baseball legend with news that Rickey Henderson — the league’s all-time leader in stolen bases — has died.

He was 65.

Reports of Henderson’s death started making the rounds early Saturday afternoon and were eventually confirmed.

According to TMZ, the Hall of Famer died in Oakland after battling pneumonia.

Tributes to Henderson poured in as the news of his death made the rounds online, including from OutKick’s own Ricky Cobb.

Henderson spent 25 seasons in Major League Baseball and stole 1,406 bases.

He spent 14 seasons with the Oakland A’s (broken up over a few stints), and that is the franchise he’s most associated with.

He was involved with the club as recently as last season. Henderson was on hand to catch the ceremonial first pitch — which was thrown by his daughter — on Rickey Henderson bobblehead night.

The Henderson family also put out a statement which was released by the Athletics.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of my husband, Rickey Henderson, the statement reads. “A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul. Rickey lived his life with integrity, and his love for baseball was paramount. Now, Rickey is at peace with the Lord, cherishing the extraordinary moments and achievements he leaves behind.”

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park. (Steven Bisig-Imagn Images)

Henderson also had stints of varying lengths with the Yankees, Padres, Mets, Mariners, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Angels, and Dodgers.

While Henderson is best known for his prowess on the base paths, it’s just one of the many accolades he achieved over his illustrious career.

Henderson is a member of the 3,000 Hit Club, a 2-time World Series champion,1990 AL MVP, ALCS MVP, 10-time All-Star, 3-time Silver Slugger winner, and a Gold Glove winner.