“When I was growing up, my favorite player was Reggie Jackson - and I never got the opportunity to get an autograph from Reggie. I was so frustrated. I mean, he was my idol. And I couldn't get no autograph. I would go through punishment waiting on him (after games) because he was always the last guy to come out. And I would go back home with no autograph.” MeanHomeLastsGuyOpportunityGamesWaitingGrowing UpGrowingPlayerMy FavoritePunishmentIdolsFrustratedBack HomeAutographs Author:Rickey Henderson
“Even the slowest guy can go from first to third and help win a ballgame.” FirstsHelpingGuyWinningThirdsBallgame Author: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.” IfsKnowsFirstsI CanHomeMovingGuyCertainPlatesPitcherGlovesHome Plate Author:Rickey Henderson