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.' 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
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. Rickey Henderson
To me the most important thing was stirring things up and scoring some runs so we could win a ballgame. Rickey Henderson
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. Rickey Henderson
I love the game and I wanted to continue playing. It came to a time that I had to stop. Rickey Henderson
I'm a Hall of Famer and I'm still fighting for it because I love the game and I love to play. Rickey Henderson
To all the kids out there: Follow your dream. Believe in your dream. Because dreams do come true. Rickey Henderson
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 a normal father. A normal-type house man. Rickey Henderson