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People say I stole a lot of bases. I stole the bases for a reason. I crossed the plate.
Rickey Henderson
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Rickey Henderson
Age: 65
Born: 1958
Born: December 25
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Rickey Henley Henderson
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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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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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All I'm asking for is what I want.
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My impact on the game was going out there and making things happen.
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I'm already in the (record) books three or four times.
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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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I don't think I could have dreamt it up any better than how things went, of being at my peak at just the right time, and have everything go my way.
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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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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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