Ample amuse has surrounded
Rickey Henderson throughout his professional career, but not for his ball-playing abilities.
These “Rickeyisms” can be found across the internet, and the validity of the quotes have been confirmed and denied. Regardless, here are the top 25
Rickey Henderson moments...
Via The Sporting Blog
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July 26, 2009
Raise your hand if you were watching today's Hall of Fame inductions--specifically, Rickey Henderson's speech--because you wanted him to be, y'know, "Rickeyhennerson." This guy. It's okay to admit it. We (not so) secretly wanted it too.To the best of our knowledge, there had never been a Hall of Fame speech conducted entirely in the third person, and Henderson seemed to be the prohibitivie...
Via Fox Sports
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July 26, 2009
Humility will never be linked to Rickey Henderson. But, the future Hall of Famer's game backs up his big mouth, Sean McAdam says.
Via CBSSports.com
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July 26, 2009
Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The two former left fielders were inducted Sunday along with the late Joe Gordon.
Via LA Times
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July 25, 2009
With Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice set to enter Hall of Fame on Sunday, Dodgers manager expresses concern about the diminishing presence of African Americans in baseball.
The addition of Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice to the Hall of Fame today could mark the end of an era.
Via Sun Sentinel
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July 26, 2009
Jim Rice's icy glare melted into a wide smile. Brash, flamboyant Rickey Henderson was humbled by it all.
Via Mercury News
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July 25, 2009
On the eve of his Baseball Hall of Fame induction, Rickey Henderson was feeling young again. Even at 50, he is younger than most of the people in the Hall, and he's grooving on being the kid again.
Via Mercury News
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July 26, 2009
'My journey as a player is complete. I am now in the class of the greatest players of all time,' Rickey Henderson said as he entered the Baseball Hall of Fame alongside Jim Rice.
Via ESPN
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July 24, 2009
Players remember newest Hall of Famer for his generosity and for being a 'regular guy'
Via Bleacher Report
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July 27, 2009
Rickey Henderson waves to crowd during Hall of Fame ceremonies yesterday in Cooperstown, New York which saw him inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Yesterday for the first time ever I was able to see the Hall of Fame ceremonies from start to finish. The MLB Network did a great service to baseball fans to present the entire ceremony. These were the highlights of each speech...
Via ESPN
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July 26, 2009
Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice are in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Via Big League Stew
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July 26, 2009
So Rickey Henderson is being inducted into the Hall of Fame today and I'm thinking that I'm finally over feeling old while seeing one of the players from my childhood receive such an honor. I suppose guys like Ryne, Tony, Cal and Wade are to thank for that. But there's also an obvious benefit to having been conscious for all or even most of a Hall of Famers career. When you're watching...
Via Sharapova's Thigh
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July 27, 2009
Thigh Five From Kate Beckinsale!SportsRevisiting The Funniest Rickey Henderson Stories (Detroit4lyfe)Rickey Henderson Scored Runs, Stole Bases, And Spawned At Least One Marriage (No Guts, No Glory)Drew Bennett Playing For The Ravens? Nevermore! (Outside The Boxscore)Jeff George's Annual Plea For An NFL Roster Spot (SPORTSbyBROOKS)Shawne Merriman's Blue Mohawk Blows (BigLeagueScrew...
Via Baseball Writing
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July 26, 2009
Sunday Morning Coffee("And Now the Fun Begins" Edition)I admit to not having total recall of recent baseball seasons. But I don't think I'm going out on too far a limb and saying the American League East is shaping up as the best three-team playoff race in recent memory. And I'm using the word "best" for a few reasons. As this blog has morphed more & more into strictly Yankee...
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