“My hero is gone” – Coach Prime heartbroken as he mourns Rickey Henderson’s death, recalls time they spent together

Rickey Henderson with Deion Sanders (Images from - Instagram.com/@deionsanders)

On Sunday, legendary multi-sport athlete Deion Sanders sent a message mourning the death of Rickey Henderson.

A 10-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, "Man of Steal" was 'the man' for many kids who grew up watching baseball in the '80s, Sanders being one of them.

Sanders posted pictures of Henderson, including a couple of the two of them, along with the following message on Instagram:

"Rickey Henderson is my Baseball Hero! I wanted to play like he played, I wanted the patience at the plate he had & the understanding of the art of base stealing. He taught me so much and answered Every-time I called & he showed me love every time I seen him.