“If you look at some of the people in the Hall of Fame, my numbers are compatible.” PeopleIfsLooksNumbersFameHallsCompatibleHall Of Fame Author:Rickey Henderson
“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 ticked off, saying, 'Rickey, what the heck are you doing, Rickey?' They say, 'Darn, Rickey, what are you saying Rickey for? Why don't you just say, 'I?' But I never did. I always said, 'Rickey,' and it become something for people to joke about.” PeopleKnowsWaySaidMightJokesProportionCatch Me Author:Rickey Henderson
“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.” PeopleKnowsWantGivingStillsDonePlayAsksOpportunityFameGive MeShameAsk MeHallsStampsHall Of Fame Author:Rickey Henderson
“The only thing I wish I could figure out is how I got misunderstood regarding the type of person I really am and what I accomplished.” PeopleMeanPersonsDoeGamesWishAttentionFiguresFieldsTypeAccomplishedDedicatedArrogantMisunderstoodTeammateCockyArrogant People Author:Rickey Henderson
“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.” PeopleThinkingShowsGamesPlayerAppreciationComing Out Author:Rickey Henderson
“People say I stole a lot of bases. I stole the bases for a reason. I crossed the plate.” PeopleReasonBasesPlates Author:Rickey Henderson