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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.
Rickey Henderson
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Rickey Henderson
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: December 25
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Rickey Henley Henderson
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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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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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Rickey got a big ranch. Rickey got a big bull. Rickey got horses. Rickey got chickens and everything. And Rickey got a 20-gallon hat.
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I'm already in the (record) books three or four times.
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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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My impact on the game was going out there and making things happen.
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The only name on my birth certificate was Henley, no first name.
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I can still steal a base anytime I get ready.
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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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People say I stole a lot of bases. I stole the bases for a reason. I crossed the plate.
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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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Rickey don't like it when Rickey can't find Rickey's limo.
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Rickey doesn't have albums, Rickey has CDs.
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If my uniform doesn't get dirty, I haven't done anything in the baseball game.
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I haven't had the time to say, 'I'm retiring.' But baseball says, 'You're retired.'
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If you look at some of the people in the Hall of Fame, my numbers are compatible.
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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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To all the kids out there: Follow your dream. Believe in your dream. Because dreams do come true.
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All I'm asking for is what I want.
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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.
Rickey Henderson
