Am I the only one who thinks it is pretty cool that 44 year old Dodger Ricky Henderson hit a home run last night?
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I’d hate to be the candidate who lost to this guy.
That’s my take and I am available for criticism at this time.
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Too often we confuse noise with substance. too often we confuse setbacks with defeat.
M. Scott Eiland
Not as cool as the fact that it was his second (in 13 at bats) since joining the Dodgers.
Now, if he’ll just keep his mouth shut. . .
Brian J.
Well, I realize how trifling this is, but it’s Rickey Henderson, and it’s been that way for a long, long time.
Tim Moyer
Hey Ricky,
I’m 13 years old and i agree with you. It’s amazing that you hit a homer on August 2nd. Keep up with the good work. Your my biggest fan!!
jessica
it was an amazing today….u walked into our store!!! sweet car! and cute little girl that was with u. i hope u enjoy the produce! i’mma start watching baseball now! go ricky!
Warren
I was overjoyed to hear that the Dodgers picked you to help them make a push for the playoffs.
You gave Oakland A fans many great years…Thank you!!!
Even though I’m not a Dodger fan
“Hats off to the Dodger organization, bringing you back to the majors was a classy thing to do. Here’s hoping your team get into the playoffs. Heck with those naysayers. You got heart!
Go Ricky! Knock them dead
michael inzano
I idolized you as a child and still today being 32 yrs old. Ricky is the meaning of a true man and a true legend! I hope to meet him some day, a shake his hand !
kb baker
Have been amazed to witness your level of fitness, and the manner in which you strive to give your best. Thanks for being a fun player to watch :)
Kerry B.
Disabled US Veteran
Raymond F.
I really can’t beleive the majors have treated Ricky like a roookie or a nobody due to his age. The Dodgers are classy and that’s why they hired him. They appreciate what the guy did for baseball in the last 3 decades and eventhough he may be on the bench, it gives the game power, nostalgia, and memories that we still have one of the great ones in baseball.
Pete was taken away, we lost Mcguire early, Dale Murphy left early, Strawberry lost his mind, The Doc left before time, Bo Jackson(had the best future I ever saw for a player, specially in his 1st allstar game- 1st pitch, line drive homer to the deepest part of the field, stole a ball walking on the center field wall against the laws of gravity; still have not seen a player with so much power. Just Imagine the records that never were.
Can’t leave Keith Kernandez out, Wally Backman, Mookie Wilson,
and how about one of the great ones that left earth and the gane before his time, the Great Roberto Clemente.
Ricky it’s good to have you in the game still.
A baseball fan, not a money fan.
erik
When growing up in oakland, california during the mid and late eighties baseball was still a past time and our summer days were spent amid dreams and chimeras of lead off homeruns and 80 plus stolen base seasons. Thanks to ricky several us local boys were fueled by his vigor, competiveness and un-paralleled innate talent. I have seen and played with alot of ball players, from neighborhood pal Jason Kidd to many other professional baseball players(mind you, people first went to watch a 12 year old j. kidd hit 300ft shots over the catholic school sanctuary-he was a first rounder and major league allstar) whom were influenced by Rickys play and not his so called malevolent personality. I’ve walked and ridden the streets that helped mold him, though this should never be an excuse for anyones actions, but not all can defeat and/or overcome such tulmultous influences. Ricky Henderson was the best ball player I have ever seen, he could run(quickest 3 steps next to barry sanders), he could hit for power and he could talk plenty of B.S.(or could he, ha!). Run Ricky Run(what we called pickle-as a kid i designed this game i), we love you!
James
Ricky Henderson is another legend from oakland, he graduated from my school..oakland technical high school…..the A’s should sign him so that he can retire as an Athletic…Ricky deserves the respect
Araceli
Hey I’m doing a project on Ricky Henderson. I need some info on him so if anyone can send me any to my e-mail address please do it’s [email protected] I’m a big fan of his too my mom and him went to the same school at the same time
Bill
Is Ricky Henderson still with the Dodgers in 2004 or has he signed with any other ML club this spring?
jill
check out the oakland tribune online from March 1, 2004. There’s an article about Ricky and his plans. I’m a huge fan and would love to see a ballclub pick him up.