Four losses to reflect on here in May of 2026…
These guys were a Braves baseball, Hall of Fame, manager and Worlds Series winner; the owner of the Atlanta Braves, 17 Superstation, CNN, Ted’s Montana Grill, etc.; a film critic, journalist, actor and media personality; and an actor in movies like Cleopatra, Conan the Barbarian, Grand Piano, etc.
A professional baseball left fielder who played 25 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine teams from 1979 to 2003
Rickey Henderson, born on December 25, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, was raised in Oakland, California. An exceptional athlete, he excelled as an All-American running back in high school but chose baseball over football, signing with the Oakland Athletics in 1976. Rickey Henderson began his minor league career in 1976 with the Boise A’s1 of the Northwest League, where he batted an impressive .336 and stole 29 bases in 46 games, showcasing his speed and hitting potential.
Rose was a 17-time All-Star and set multiple Major League Baseball records during a 24-year career that began in 1963.
Pete Rose, born on April 14, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, grew up immersed in the world of sports, particularly baseball. His father, Harry Rose, was a semi-professional football player who instilled in him a strong work ethic and a love for competition. Rose attended Western Hills High School, where he was a standout athlete in both football and baseball. His uncle, Buddy Bloebaum, a scout for the Cincinnati Reds,
