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No quit in Rickey. (Baseball).(Rickey Henderson)(Interview)(Illustration)
Unwanted but not undeterred, Rickey Henderson is back. Sort of. Unable to find a job in the majors, there was Henderson starting in left field when the Newark Bears, an independent minor league team, opened their season last week. Henderson had six hits in his first three games, including three in one game in support of starting pitcher Jose Lima.
Henderson might be playing off Broadway, but he still carries himself like a star. His body still is so sculpted it appears he has to be poured into his uniform, and he still likes putting on a show. On opening night, he mingled with fans during a pitching change.
And the question, Henderson says, is not "Why?"; it's "Why not?"
"I love the game, and I want to prove I can still play in the big leagues," says Henderson, 44. "If you're going to bring a ...
- Lawsuit accuses Rickey Henderson raping his half-sister. (Originated from...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Mowatt, Raoul V. August 6, 1994 700+ words
...career, baseball superstar Rickey Henderson has been accused in a multimillion...age years, the suit claims. Rickey Henderson, 35, issued a statement before...would abandon the lawsuit if Rickey Henderson was prosecuted on criminal charges...
- Rickey Henderson's half-sister charges he repeatedly raped her as a child.
- Magazine article from: Jet August 29, 1994 700+ words
...half-sister of baseball great Rickey Henderson recently filed a suit alleging...court if necessary." Paula and Rickey Henderson have the same mother, different...working. "In his senior year, Rickey Henderson was offered football scholarships...
- Oakland Athletics to Retire Rickey Henderson's No. 24 Jersey.
- Magazine article from: The Biz of Baseball Brown, Maury July 10, 2009 700+ words
...scored and stolen base leader Rickey Henderson by officially retiring his No...pre-game ceremonies during Rickey Henderson Day Saturday, Aug. 1. On...outfielder Reggie Jackson (9). "Rickey Henderson was the most exciting player...
- It seemed only Rickey Henderson could tu ...
- Newspaper article from: Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) May 15, 2006 700+ words
...Peterson May 15--It seemed only Rickey Henderson could turn a grounder to short...many important records, as Rickey Henderson." And to think, his was a...someone says 'leadoff hitter,' Rickey Henderson is the first name that comes...
- Next stop: the hall of fame: Rickey Henderson's numbers have cooperstown...
- Magazine article from: Baseball Digest Moss, Irv December 1, 2001 700+ words
NOBODY STARTED A RICKEY Henderson watch. While all eyes appeared...the 2001 campaign, the Padres' Rickey Henderson was sneaking up on a couple of...they didn't take time to know Rickey Henderson. They would go by what they heard...
- Editorial: Rickey Henderson deserves spot in Cooperstown
- Newspaper article from: Oakland Tribune Anonymous July 24, 2009 700+ words
...between the foul lines like Rickey Henderson. Henderson, who had four memorable...why it was a no-brainer; Henderson was a near unanimous pick for...final stop. You deserve it, Rickey Henderson. And, thank you for playing...
- Rickey recalls one they took away; a stolen memory.(Rickey Henderson's record...
- Magazine article from: Baseball Digest Noble, Marty December 1, 2001 700+ words
...years ago--May 1, 1992, Rickey Henderson made himself the leading base...had held the record of 38. Henderson would be thrown out three more...owes me." Prince of Thieves Rickey Henderson owns the single-season stolen...
- Pros give Barfield head start: Dad, Rickey Henderson foster his love of game.
- Newspaper article from: Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH) March 11, 2007 700+ words
...by the greatest of all time, Rickey Henderson, who retired with 1,406 stolen...near the end of June. While Henderson was still in New York, he and...me as coaches. I would see Rickey Henderson every spring. He helped me...
