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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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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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I don't think some of the players understand what the people are about. The people are coming out to show you their appreciation of the game, and the player that you are.
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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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Don't worry, Rickey, you're still the best.
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The only name on my birth certificate was Henley, no first name.
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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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I patterned myself after Reggie Jackson. I wanted to have that same swing and hit some homeruns. When I was down in A-ball, I was trying to be Reggie Jackson and I was striking out all the time. And I was like, 'This isn't the way Reggie is doing it, so I got to change.'
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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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