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RIP Rickey Henderson

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Supermac34, Dec 21, 2024.

  1. Supermac34

    Supermac34 President, Von Wafer Fan Club

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    #1 Supermac34, Dec 21, 2024
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  2. Blake

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    Those late 80’s mizuno batting gloves…

    amazing player. Amazing interviews (lol) and stories. Amazing longevity. RIP to a legend
     
    #2 Blake, Dec 21, 2024
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  3. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum
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    Damn. RIP. Dude is a legend. Too young.

    It's a damn shame...

    ...that we don't have a general baseball forum for posts like this.
     
    #3 Xerobull, Dec 21, 2024
  4. PhiSlammaJamma

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    Possibly one of the most underrated Hall of Famers.

    If you take out the steroid users. He's 16th in WAR all time. Sandwiched between Gherig and Mantle.
     
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  5. Buck Turgidson

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    Best leadoff hitter ever

    “If you could split Henderson in two, you’d have two Hall of Famers.” -- Bill James
     
    #5 Buck Turgidson, Dec 21, 2024
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    RIP. Loved Ricky. Hot some stuff signed by him
     
    #6 GOATuve, Dec 22, 2024
  7. Buck Turgidson

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    "Rickey can't do nothin without a cleat breakin off!" -- Tony Gwynn relaying a dugout converstation between Rickey and Rickey after Rickey stumbled on the bases once
     
    #7 Buck Turgidson, Dec 22, 2024
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