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I haven't had the time to say, 'I'm retiring.' But baseball says, 'You're retired.'

Rickey Henderson

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Rickey Henderson
Age: 65
Born: 1958
Born: December 25
Baseball Player
Chicago
Illinois
Rickey Henley Henderson
Man of Steal
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It gave me no chance. He (Nolan Ryan) just blew it (strikeout #5,000) by me. But its an honor. I'll have another paragraph in all the baseball books. I'm already in the books three or four times.
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I can't find a job. It makes me crazy.
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Certain guys, they can see a guy do a certain thing with their glove and know what pitch is coming. I couldn't do that. But I can get on first base and I can tell you by his move if that pitcher is going to first base or home plate every time.
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I'm already in the (record) books three or four times.
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You never had the opportunity to play with some of the great ballplayers, but being that close around them, and being in the same category, was a great feeling, to feel that vibe of all the best players who played the game.
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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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I have to play baseball to make me happy. I have to be an athlete. But when it's all said and done, I'll be a normal father. A normal-type house man.
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It's always exciting that you can rub elbows with some of the greatest players who have ever played the game, and just being around the family again from baseball.
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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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My impact on the game was going out there and making things happen.
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I love the game and I wanted to continue playing. It came to a time that I had to stop.
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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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People say I stole a lot of bases. I stole the bases for a reason. I crossed the plate.
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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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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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I like playing for Oakland, they have a very colorful uniform.
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Rickey doesn't have albums, Rickey has CDs.
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Rickey don't like it when Rickey can't find Rickey's limo.
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I love talking about baserunning.
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I can still steal a base anytime I get ready.
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