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If my uniform doesn't get dirty, I haven't done anything in the baseball game.
Rickey Henderson
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Rickey Henderson
Age: 65
Born: 1958
Born: December 25
Baseball Player
Chicago
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Rickey Henley Henderson
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Speeches and me don't get along sometimes. It is kind of like putting a tie too tight on my neck. I'm going to do whatever feels right.
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Somehow, I've been blessed to be able to have the young spirit inside - not feel like every year I get a year older. I feel like every year I get a year younger. I don't wake up in the morning with aches and pains.
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My dream was to play football for the Oakland Raiders. But my mother thought I would get hurt playing football, so she chose baseball for me. I guess moms do know best.
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All I'm asking for is what I want.
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To all the kids out there: Follow your dream. Believe in your dream. Because dreams do come true.
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Rickey doesn't have albums, Rickey has CDs.
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I told myself that if I ever make it to the big leagues that I would be the one to appreciate the fans. Take a little time out to sign autographs and shake their hands and say hello to them.
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The only name on my birth certificate was Henley, no first name.
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People always ask me why I still want to play, but I want to know why no one will give me an opportunity. It's like they put a stamp on me: 'Hall of Fame. You're done. That's it.' It's a goddamn shame.
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Nothing's impossible for Rickey. You don't have enough fingers and toes to count out Rickey.
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Rickey don't like it when Rickey can't find Rickey's limo.
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