Athletes born on December 25

Take a focused look at the athletes born on December 25. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1958 Rickey Henderson

  Rickey Henderson is a retired American Major League Baseball (MLB) left fielder, widely regarded as one of the greatest leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball history. Over a 25-season career, he played for teams including the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and others, and holds the MLB records for career stolen bases, runs, and leadoff home runs. [bio]