‘Two of the Greatest Hitters of Their Generation’- Baseball Fans Reminisce Mike Tyson’s Iconic Picture With Baseball Legend Rickey Henderson

Mike Tyson and Rickey Henderson are two of the greatest ever to represent their respective games. Tyson rocked the boxing rings for over 20 years, while Rickey Henderson—a legendary left fielder—graced ballparks for over 25 years in Major League Baseball.

Henderson and Tyson played in the same era. And the Two shared a brilliant relationship among them. Even though they played different games, Tyson and Henderson let nothing separate their friendship. Recently, MLB fans and boxing went gaga over the decades-old picture of Tyson and Anderson.

Mike Tyson, AKA “The Baddest Man on the Planet” enjoyed a memorable boxing career. Born in 1966, Tyson played as a professional boxer from 1985 to 2005. Henderson, on the other hand, played for nine MLB teams during his 25 years of professional career. Henderson was part of the legendary Oakland Athletics team. A 10-time MLB All-Star, Henderson also has two World Series to his name.

MLB fans go crazy over Mike Tyson and Rickey Henderson

Taking to Reddit, a fan shared the iconic picture of Tyson and Henderson in the same frame. And MLB fans gathered on the post to reminisce about the legendary athletes. One fan even referred to them as “two of the greatest hitters of their generation.” Notably, Tyson was a hitter in the ring, while Henderson was even a bigger hitter from the plate in ballparks.

In the picture, it is difficult to identify Mike Tyson. Because, unlike today, he has no tattoo on his face. Another fan commented with the same opinion. “I don’t remember Tyson without the face Tattoo.”

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The picture is from the 1980s. It is easy to guess because Henderson is wearing a Yankees uniform. And he played for the Yankees between the 1985 and 1988 seasons.

Tyson in Boxing

Mike Tyson gave a new meaning to boxing. An ultimate champion in the ring, he still holds the record as the youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title. Debuted in 1985, the boxing legend won 50 out of 58 fights in the ring. He suffered only six losses in his professional career.

The boxing legend has also featured in a few Hollywood films. Yes! He has acted in films like The Hangover, IP Man 3, and Rocky Balboa. Even though his personal life has been controversial, Tyson will remain one of the greatest boxers in history.

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