People say I stole a lot of bases. I stole the bases for a reason. I crossed the … - Rickey Henderson - Quotesmemo.com

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I suppose, because I am a sportsman and travel all over Australia, I see every day Australians doing small and large and often unnoticed deeds; many times I thought how nice it would be for them to be recognised, so I hope somehow that in receiving this honour that I represent these people.

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Rickey Henderson

People say I stole a lot of bases. I stole the bases for a reason. I crossed the plate.

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