MLB: Top 10 Worst Reasons Players Have Missed Time

Player: Rickey Henderson, outfielder, Toronto Blue Jays

Reason(s): Fell asleep with an icepack on his foot

Rickey Henderson will forever be known as the greatest leadoff hitter in MLB history, perhaps even one of the greatest players of all time. As part of his resume, Henderson owns the all-time record in runs scored (2295) and stolen bases (1406). He was also the 1990 AL MVP and a two-time World Series champion.

So incredible was the stretch Henderson went on that he stole 30 or more bases in 23 of his 25 big league seasons. Henderson is also one of the few players to hit a home run in four different decades.

Most impressively, however, is how well Henderson was able to get on base. In fact, for his career, Henderson has a .401 OBP, making him stand out among all other lead-off hitters in baseball history.

There’s another reason why Henderson stands out among the rest, however. This time, it’s not for his greatness, but rather for missing three games after getting frostbite on his foot.

How did this happen?

After a game in August, Rickey Henderson was icing his foot. A common practice among athletes, especially runners. Henderson then fell asleep with the ice pack on his foot causing him to get frostbitten.

Luckily, Henderson would return in time to help the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1993 World Series.