Steven Curtis Henderson (born November 18, 1952) is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder who is best remembered for being one of the players the New York Mets acquired in the infamous "Midnight Massacre."

Tom Seaver was in a contract dispute with New York Mets chairman M. Donald Grant when on June 15, 1977, the Mets traded Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds for Pat Zachry, Doug Flynn, Dan Norman and Henderson, one of a series of trades that became known as the "Midnight Massacre".

Following a one-out double by John Stearns in the 11th inning, the Braves intentionally walked Félix Millán to get to Henderson.

[3] He set a Mets rookie record, tied by Josh Satin in 2013, by reaching base in 29 consecutive games that he started.

He finished second to Andre Dawson of the Montreal Expos in National League Rookie of the Year balloting by only one point (10–9).

The Mets resumed their losing ways immediately thereafter, as that day turned out to be the high point of the season.

[6] On February 28, 1981, eager to make right with a fan base that had become disenchanted with the team, the Mets sent Henderson and cash to the Chicago Cubs in order to reacquire Dave Kingman, who had been traded away during the "Midnight Massacre".

His production fell off considerably the following season, as he batted only .233, and found himself sharing playing time in left field with Keith Moreland and Jay Johnstone.