Rickey Henderson

On this date in 1991, Rickey Henderson passes Lou Brock as the major league stolen base leader with 939 steals.

"I'm a walking record."

Dwayne Murphy

 

Born on today's date, Dwayne Murphy.

"I took a lot of pitches for him (Rickey Henderson). He made my career because I let him steal and that put me in a position to knock in runs. Let him steal second, let him steal third, knock him in. It gave me a respectable career."  

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 2009, Rickey Henderson is elected into the Hall of Fame.

"I'm just waiting for the money market rates to go up." - when asked by Yankees executive Brian Cashman why he had not cashed his large bonus check

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 1990, Rickey Henderson wins the AL MVP Award after batting .325 with 28 home runs and 65 stolen bases.

"If they're going to pay me like Mike Gallego, I'm going to play like Mike Gallego." - on negotiating with the A's in the early 1990's  

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 2001, Rickey Henderson on the Padres collects his 3000th career hit.

"Well Rickey's not one of them, so that's 49% right there." - on reports that 50% of players used steroids

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 2009, the A's retire Rickey Henderson's uniform number 24.

"This is Rickey calling on behalf of Rickey. Rickey wants to play baseball." - message left on Padres GM, Kevin Towers' answering machine after Henderson was cut by the Red Sox

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 2009, Rickey Henderson is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Steve Finley: "You have tenure, sit wherever you want."

Rickey Henderson: "Ten years? Rickey's been playing 16, 17 years!"

While with the Padres in 1996 and looking for a seat on the team bus.

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 1991, Rickey Henderson passes Lou Brock as the major league stolen base leader with his 939th steal.

"I'm a walking record."

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 2001, Rickey Henderson of the Padres set a major league record with his career 2,063rd base on balls.

"I think when the other team sees Rickey on base, I'm already upsetting them."

Dwayne Murphy

Born on this date, Dwayne Murphy.

"I took a lot of pitches for him (Rickey Henderson). He made my career because I let him steal and that put me in a position to knock in runs. Let him steal second, let him steal third, knock him in. It gave me a respectable career."

Rickey Henderson

 

On this date in 2009, Rickey Henderson is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"They kept that sh!t a secret from me. I wish they had told me. My God, could you imagine Rickey on 'roids? Oh baby, look out!"

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 1990, Rickey Henderson of the A's is named the AL MVP after batting .325 with 28 home runs and 65 stolen bases.

"All I'm asking for is what I want." - on contract negotiations

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 2001, Rickey Henderson of the Padres collects his 3000th hit.

"I'm already in the record books three or four times." (1989)

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 2009, the A's retire Rickey Henderson's uniform number 24.

"Billy Martin was the publisher of 'Billy Ball' but I was the author."

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 2009, Rickey Henderson was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"If they're going to pay me like Mike Gallego, I'm going to play like Gallego." - on negotiating with the A's in the early 1990's

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 1979, Rickey Henderson makes his major league debut for the A's in a 5-1 loss to the Rangers. He has a single, double and a stolen base.

"I'm just waiting for the money market rates to go up." - when asked by Yankees executive Brian Cashman why he had not cashed his large bonus check

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 1990, Rickey Henderson of the A's steals his 893rd base and becomes the American League's all-time stolen base king surpassing the long-standing record set by Ty Cobb.

"I'm a walking record."

Dwayne Murphy

Born on today's date. Dwayne Murphy.

"I took a lot of pitches for him (Rickey Henderson). He made my career because I let him steal and that put me in a position to knock in runs. Let him steal second, let him steal third, knock him in. It gave me a respectable career."

Rickey Henderson

Born on today's date, Rickey Henderson.

"Well, Rickey's not one of them, so that's 49% right there." - on reports that 50% of players use steroids

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 1990, Rickey Henderson is named the AL MVP after hitting .325 with 28 home runs and a league-leading 65 stolen bases.

Steve Finley: "You have tenure, sit wherever you want."

Rickey Henderson: "Ten years? Rickey's been playing 16, 17 years!"

While with the Padres in 1996 and looking for a seat on the team bus.