I was stealing all the bases, and when you had to go to arbitration they said, 'You know, only the big boys… — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, my favorite player was Reggie Jackson - and I never got the opportunity to get an autograph… — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
When I was a little-leaguer, I was sort of famous for stealing bases - and it started only because my mom wanted… — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home. — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
Certain guys, they can see a guy do a certain thing with their glove and know what pitch is coming. I couldn't… — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
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… — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
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… — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
Listen: People are always saying, 'Rickey says Rickey.' But it's been blown way out of proportion. People might catch me, when they know I'm… — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
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… — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
My dream was to play football for the Oakland Raiders. But my mother thought I would get hurt playing football, so she chose baseball… — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
Even the slowest guy can go from first to third and help win a ballgame. — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
If you look at some of the people in the Hall of Fame, my numbers are compatible. — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
This is Rickey calling on behalf of Rickey. Rickey wants to play baseball. — Rickey Henderson Copy Share Image
