My dream was to play football for the Oakland Raiders. But my mother thought I would get hurt playing football, so she chose baseball for me. I guess moms do know best.
Rickey Henderson
My dream was to play football ...
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Rickey was never motivated by stats. He was motivated by numbers. Wins, runs, steals.
Rickey Henderson
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.
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.
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.
Rickey Henderson
