I went to High School with Rickey. I never watched him play baseball however I did watch him play football. Let just say he was a man among boys. Such an amazing talent. Around High School he had a swagger about him that was the result of his confidence. Some people misunderstood Rickey’s confidence for arrogance. He was not arrogant, rather he was generous, always smiling and everyone felt like they were Rickey’s friend. Rickey, congratulations on a great Hall of Fame career. GOAT!
Analytics show it's not a particularly valuable stat. It actually can be negative expected value if your success rate is under 74%. If Rickey played in the modern era he wouldn't steal nearly as many bases as he wouldn't have the green light to run at will. Kinda a shame, as the "rabbits" who terrorized batteries in the early to mid '80s were a thrill, even if the overall value wasn't that high.
i live in the east bay area and my dad said he almost got in a car accident with ricky like three times and one time ricky was crossing the street and my dad almost hit him and yelled out sorry ricky and ricky was like its cool man and ran into caspers to get himself a hotdog
The instinct of recognizing the pitcher's first gesture that lets Rickey KNOW he aint about to try and pick him off he's pitching to the plate. That plus his speed was NO CONTEST.
I went to High School with Rickey. I never watched him play baseball however I did watch him play football. Let just say he was a man among boys. Such an amazing talent. Around High School he had a swagger about him that was the result of his confidence. Some people misunderstood Rickey’s confidence for arrogance. He was not arrogant, rather he was generous, always smiling and everyone felt like they were Rickey’s friend.
Rickey, congratulations on a great Hall of Fame career. GOAT!
Rickey needs to do some podcasts and more interviews. This guy is gold!
youve probably watched this one ua-cam.com/video/cMrhRaOJDa0/v-deo.html
I know him! HE is really awesome and nice
One of the greatest major league baseball players of all time. Excellence personified.
Agree completely. One of the very best to ever suit up in an MLB uniform. He absolutely terrified pitchers.
Ricky Henderson has got to do what's best for Ricky Henderson
Ricky is the best ever.
Baarns did a superb job with this interview.
Great interview you did a great job!!!
The Master of a lost art. No body and I mean nobody steals anymore. Thats why his records will never be broken.
Analytics show it's not a particularly valuable stat. It actually can be negative expected value if your success rate is under 74%. If Rickey played in the modern era he wouldn't steal nearly as many bases as he wouldn't have the green light to run at will.
Kinda a shame, as the "rabbits" who terrorized batteries in the early to mid '80s were a thrill, even if the overall value wasn't that high.
Very good interview!
respect any an who loves his mama. good for you Rickey: PURE STUD!
i live in the east bay area and my dad said he almost got in a car accident with ricky like three times and one time ricky was crossing the street and my dad almost hit him and yelled out sorry ricky and ricky was like its cool man and ran into caspers to get himself a hotdog
The instinct of recognizing the pitcher's first gesture that lets Rickey KNOW he aint about to try and pick him off he's pitching to the plate.
That plus his speed was NO CONTEST.
You would think pitchers wouldnt walk him so much. But they did.
Is this the rawhide pregame show?
RICKEY. THE. GREATEST. OF. ALL. TIMES. WITH. THE. OAKLAND
My childhood super hero
He took league by storm. Billy martin recognized hof material early
great
Jesus Saves!
But Rickey steals, and Rickey done more for baseball than jesus
95/95 stolen bases in his first pro season.
He should try and play 1 more game.
@nicoturned13 3 times! Someone needs there drivers license revoked, lol
I love how he says 'the' baseball...gives it little more respect...