Rickey Henderson Quotes

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Rickey Henderson

Profession : Athlete

Birth : December 25, 1958

To me the most important thing was stirring things up and scoring some runs so we could win a ballgame.

Rickey Henderson

I wanted to be a part of something special and contributing to the launch of a new league was very exciting to me.

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I don't think I ever got proper credit about being smart about the game.

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People recognize me - but if you've been in the public eye as long as I have and people don't recognize you, I feel bad about myself.

Rickey Henderson

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 can't find a job. It makes me crazy.

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I don't want to be one of those great players who never made it to the Series.

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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'm disappointed about how my career ended.

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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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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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I did so many things that made me a threat.

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I love talking about baserunning.

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Even the slowest guy can go from first to third and help win a ballgame.

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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 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.

Rickey Henderson