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Ken Henderson
Ultimate Mets Database popularity ranking: 549 of 1234 players

Kenneth Joseph Henderson
Born: June 15, 1946 at Carroll, Iowa
Throws: Right Bats: Both
Height: 6.02 Weight: 185

Ken Henderson was the most popular Ultimate Mets Database daily lookup on September 27, 2019, and February 16, 2021.

First Mets game: April 7, 1978
Last Mets game: April 12, 1978

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HERE IS WHAT OTHER METS FANS HAVE TO SAY:

jack
I always liked Ken Henderson when he was with S.F. I was disapponted when he didn't last with the Mets. I guess he was slowed by injuries.

Mike
November 17, 2001
Mr. Disabled List. The poor guy had more injuries than Bud Harrelson. Didn't he run into the fence during his first week with the Mets and miss the rest of the season? Perhaps someone can help me with that one.

Manny D
January 17, 2002
I was too young to see Ken in his playing days. Ken was a co-worker of mine for a little over a year. A real class act and professional. I wish him the best.

Stevie B.
March 28, 2004
Here's your help! After an amazing spring,the Mets had found their R.B.I. guy. After about a week and 10+ balls caught on the track, Ken ran knee first into the wall in right. Thus ending his brief Mets' career.

Kiwiwriter
September 15, 2004
Another guy who came to the Mets with a reputation as a solid player and did nothing in blue and orange.
Traded for Dale Murray! There's another forgettable pitcher!

witz
August 28, 2008
I seem to remember that on opening day he and Montanez doubled back to back to drive in a run. I thought, well I guess those moves have worked out for, at least, one inning! I guess Ken didn't do much else after that, though Willie had a good first year.

Chris
April 3, 2009
Ken was a true professional hitter during his career. He had some bad luck with injuries during his time with the Mets. I remember reading in one of the NY papers that the Met players had named their whirlpool the S.S. Henderson in Ken's honor.

Flitgun Frankie
June 14, 2020
I was a White Sox fan growing up and Ken Henderson had a couple of very good years for us, so when the Mets picked him up, I thought they might be getting someone who could help them. Of course, he was well known for being frequently injured, so of course the injury bug got him in New York. I didn't realize his Mets career was that brief, being limited to seven games. For all his injuries, he had one year with the White Sox where he actually played all 162 games, and he drove in close to 100 runs that year, so when he was healthy he was no slouch. When he came up with the Giants, he was tagged as the next Willie Mays. So the Mets had, at the end of their careers, the original Willie Mays and the next Willie Mays.