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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.
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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