What Major League baseball player stole the most bases in his baseball career?

Answer 1

Two players in MLB history have stolen 7 bases in one game. George Gore did it in 1881 and Billy Hamilton in 1894. In the modern baseball era, five players have stolen 6 bases in one game: Otis Nixon, Atlanta Braves (1991), Eric Young, Colorado Rockies (1996), and Carl Crawford, Tampa Bay Rays (2009); Eddie Collins did it twice in the same month (Sept. 1912) for the Philadelphia A's!

Answer 2

In the modern era: Julio Franco on 4/26/2006 with the New York Mets at the age of 48 years, 8 months, 3 days.

All time: Arlie Latham in 1909 (date unspecified) with the New York Giants at the age of 49 years

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlie_Latham

http://www.Baseball-reference.com/players/l/lathaar01.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julio_Franco

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/francju01.shtml

Answer 3

I'm pretty sure it was Jackie Robinson. Not even close Ty Cobb stole home upwards of 50 times. The first steal of home took place in the 19th century but probably will never be pinpointed.

Answer 4

Rickey Henderson, with 1,406, shattering the old record of 938 set by Lou Brock

Answer 5

Rickey Henderson holds the record with 1,406 career steals.

Answer 6

Rickey Hendreson stole 1406 bases in his career

Answer 7

ricky Henderson with 1,406

Answer 8

Ty Cobb

Answer 9

Ricky Henderson