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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Rickey Henderson

Rickey Henderson stories: 3 news summaries

 Baseball Hall Pass 
 Means Cushy Retirement 

Players battle for spot with political-style campaigns

Jul 23, 09 2:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - This weekend, Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice are headed for baseball’s Hall of Fame—and a life without financial headaches, the Wall Street Journal reports. Retired players make money with autographs, speeches, and endorsements, and a place in Cooperstown means their values skyrocket. “‘HoF’ after a signature... More »

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OPINION

 Top 'Rickey Being 
 Rickey' Moments 


Jun 21, 09 9:31 AM CDT
(Newser) - With Rickey Henderson set to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, the Pepper blog rehashes top Rickey-being-Rickey moments. Some highlights:
  • “People are always saying, ‘Rickey says Rickey.’ But it’s been blown way out of proportion. People might catch me, when they know I’
... More »

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MLB • Baseball Hall of Fame • baseball • Rickey Henderson

 Henderson, 
 Rice Headed 
 to Cooperstown 

Prototype leadoff hitter elected to Baseball Hall on first try; Rice gets in on last try

Jan 12, 09 2:00 PM CST
(Newser) - Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, MLB reports today. Henderson, often cited as the best leadoff hitter ever, was considered a shoe-in, and captured 94.8% of votes in his first year on the ballot. Rice, a Boston stalwart, squeaked in with... More »

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Cooperstown • Baseball Hall of Fame • baseball • Jim Rice • Rickey Henderson • left field • Andre Dawson • Burt Blyleven

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