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I was going to give you a like for starting that post in 3rd person. But then you caved in 2nd sentence.
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R.I.P Rickey Henderson
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I heard a Rickey story recently and there was a third baseman who said Rickey was on first, looked over at him and held up two fingers. The third baseman didn't know what Rickey was trying to tell him. On the next two pitches Rickey stole second and then third. Then he explained that the message was in two pitches I'll be there on third. LOL.
One of the greatest athletes to play baseball. Could literally steal third at will. Hit the ball over 450 feet. Crouched stance was tiny but like a coiled spring. It made the strike zone so small that he usually got at least 100 walks a year. I think he had a tailback scholarship offer to So Cal (?).
RIP Rickey. Those who saw you will never forget you.
One of the greatest athletes to play baseball. Could literally steal third at will. Hit the ball over 450 feet. Crouched stance was tiny but like a coiled spring. It made the strike zone so small that he usually got at least 100 walks a year. I think he had a tailback scholarship offer to So Cal (?).
RIP Rickey. Those who saw you will never forget you.
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Bryant: Rickey Henderson wasn't as good as he says he was -- he was better
Henderson became one of baseball's icons thanks to his flamboyant personality -- and sheer dominance.
1 thing I noticed about this play. Rickey stole 3rd and Rickey immediately picked up the bag. I don't think Rickey called timeout. In today's world everyone is all about the rules and trying to get some type of edge with the rule book. Today some biotch 3rd baseman would have tagged Rickey and screamed to the ump that Rickey was out or that he lifted the bag while ini play and they'd go to replay and then call him out and just ruin the game and the moment. Or maybe it was an automatic time out, I don't know. Just play the game the way it was supposed to be played. It's more fun going by the spirit of the law. Yeah I know, pine tar incident. There were some sideshows, no doubt.