Rickey Henderson Best Quotes & Sayings

My impact on the game was going out there and making things happen. — Rickey Henderson

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

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

Rickey was never motivated by stats. He was motivated by numbers. Wins, runs, steals. — Rickey Henderson

I've seen few things more depressing than the end-of-season Giants-Padres series in 2001 in which Barry Bonds hit his 68th homer of the year while a .227-hitting, rapidly fossilizing Rickey Henderson staggered like a delirious marathoner toward 3,000 hits. — Stephen Rodrick

Well, Rickey's not one of them, so that's 49 percent right there. — Rickey Henderson

I did so many things that made me a threat. — 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

The only name on my birth certificate was Henley, no first name. — Rickey Henderson

To all the kids out there: Follow your dream. Believe in your dream. Because dreams do come true. — 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.' — Rickey Henderson

Just because I believed in what I was doing on the field and dedicated myself to playing the game, does that mean I'm cocky? Does that mean I'm arrogant? — Rickey Henderson

I can't find a job. It makes me crazy. — Rickey Henderson

Nothing's impossible for Rickey. You don't have enough fingers and toes to count out Rickey. — Rickey Henderson

Lou Brock was a great base stealer but today I am the greatest. — 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

I love talking about baserunning. — Rickey Henderson

My journey as a player is complete. — Rickey Henderson

I can still steal a base anytime I get ready. — Rickey Henderson

I'm already in the (record) books three or four times. — Rickey Henderson

Don't worry, Rickey, you're still the best. — 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

I told myself that if I ever make it to the big leagues that I would be the one to appreciate the fans. Take a little time out to sign autographs and shake their hands and say hello to them. — Rickey Henderson

I wanted to be a part of something special and contributing to the launch of a new league was very exciting to me. — Rickey Henderson

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

Even the slowest guy can go from first to third and help win a ballgame. — Rickey Henderson

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. — Rickey Henderson

I have always had fun playing the game of baseball because I loved it so much. — Rickey Henderson

The bottom line is just that Rickey Henderson was my favorite player. His flair, his style-the key word is impact-he's an impact player. — Jimmy Rollins

If you look at some of the people in the Hall of Fame, my numbers are compatible. — Rickey Henderson

Rickey don't like it when Rickey can't find Rickey's limo. — Rickey Henderson

I love playing this game and every spring training feels like the first. — Rickey Henderson

Has he (Rickey Henderson) ever been here (Spring Training) the first day? You have to say Rickey's consistent. That's what you want in a ballplayer - consistency. — Don Mattingly

I like playing for Oakland, they have a very colorful uniform. — Rickey Henderson

Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home. — 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. — Rickey Henderson