Rickey Henderson

Born :25 December 1958

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Rickey Henderson born on 25th December 1958. As of today 7th May 2025 , we have thoughtfully curated a selection of 37 powerful, inspirational, and motivational quotes - carefully handpicked from an extensive archive of life lessons and timeless wisdom. This legendary quote writer was born in american and went on to share won inspiring words with the world, leaving behind a global legacy that transcends borders.

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Quotes of Rickey Henderson

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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.

I can still steal a base anytime I get ready.

I did so many things that made me a threat.

I haven't had the time to say, 'I'm retiring.' But baseball says, 'You're retired.'

I love the game and I wanted to continue playing. It came to a time that I had to stop.

In baseball you train the whole body, except for the hip and eyes.

My journey as a player is complete.

People recognize me - but if you've been in the public eye as long as I have and people don't recognize you, I feel bad about myself.

To me the most important thing was stirring things up and scoring some runs so we could win a ballgame.

You never had the opportunity to play with some of the great ballplayers, but being that close around them, and being in the same category, was a great feeling, to feel that vibe of all the best players who played the game.

I love talking about baserunning.

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.'

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.

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.