Jim Rome talks about Rickey Henderson

[@carlinrulez]

I remember another story about Rickey. He made a call, and he left a message saying, "This is Rickey calling on behalf of Rickey".

[@dssd619]

The Tony Gwynn "Rickey cleats keep breaking off" story along with the Rickey Henderson tenure story together. The best.

[@mikeguilfoyle8973]

This was a great segment. Freakin hilarious

[@shadowheart52]

In his time nobody lit up the baseball stage like Henderson. He was amazing.

[@scottab140]

shadowheart52 He was unbelievable. Stealing over 100 bases on one season is stealing second then 3rd! The guy stole 31 bases when 41 years old and 25 when 42 years old. Workout freak!

[@jrtress91]

Arguably the most dangerous lead off hitter of all time? Who is going to argue with that? Rickey is arguably the greatest baseball player that ever lived, he's hands down and without question the greatest lead off hitter of all time.

[@anthonyadedona3499]

Have to agree.

[@klasseact6663]

...and 33 steal😋

[@BruiserKC]

Rickey Henderson was arguably the greatest leadoff hitter ever. He could hit a home run or score a run by a single, two stolen bases and a sacrifice. The game has changed so much though they don’t mention him as an all-time great.

[@plpfctn2007]

i worked at walgreens in oakland few years back and rickey henderson came in and was waiting on his prescription and he was hitting on all the girls in the store

[@ChanceUriahMiller]

i forgot all about this bit. I've always liked Rickey Henderson, but this made me like and respect him even more after listening to this.

[@spencerhinds]

0:32 Rickey hit a double for #3000. He slid into home on the HR for the all-time runs scored record.

[@stvinney]

I completely forgot about Jim Rome Used to listen to him on the radio Never failed to make me think i lost reception because of his LONG pauses

[@Bsxe]

I,ve known rickey since he was in high school. The season was only 10 games yet he stole "30" fuc---- bases and batted around 670.He had numerous scholarships offers for football where he played running back.He could have been Bo Jackson before there was a Bo Jackson.P.S It's not bragging if you can back it up!

[@yogistanu55]

I found it...Tony G. with the Ricky story and Dave Stewart...but Gwynns LAUGH just does it for me!!

[@philblunt420]

Rickey loves Rickey

[@charlieme5150]

But not as much as Rickey

[@scubamcc]

Always had mixed thoughts about Rome, but I've always appreciated this monlogue about the great Rickey Henderson. He 'got' the genius of Rick. RIP GOAT.

[@stevew3421]

RIP Ricky Henderson. My childhood idol as well as my adulthood idol.

[@lilze96]

Rickey cleats keep breaking

[@justinnardine8564]

There’s no one like him

[@rigafraction1653]

Lou Brock told him to say that actually. Rickey had planned something else and Brock told him, you've idolized Ali all your life, this is going to be your day Rickey, tell them you're the greatest. (Paraphrasing there, but the important part is that it was Brock's idea). also of note, the Olerud story isn't real, that one is urban legend.

[@mattbingham2856]

The Olerud story is total truth. Not urban legend.

[@rigafraction1653]

Matt Bingham Check again.... sorry to correct you, but it's 100% fiction and has been confirmed to be so by both Olerud and Rickey.

[@toptenguy1]

What I don't understand is how some people interpret that rome does NOT love Rickey. He's alread admitted in the past that he's Rickey's biggest fan! His "ragging" on him here is just his own way of giving him a tribute.

[@jamesd2128]

Canseco outed many ballplayers for juicing but he never said word one about Rickey because being Rickey's teammate, he knew Rickey was a freak of nature and played the game clean.

[@infoguy1978]

doubtful rickey played clean

[@daveyboy_]

Rickey played before the steroid era ! If he 'did ' roids why didnt he get caught ? Like everyone else did

[@melioda9554]

​@@infoguy19787 years later and you still have the dumbest comment up here congrats

[@DateTwoRelate]

Rome stands alone as both a truly knowledgable sports guy and a hell of an entertainer with his playful sarcasm that sometimes cuts VERY deep, but always deservingly so.

[@handydude6]

I pitched all the way through college, and nothing causes a pitcher to lose focus more; than a decent base stealer. I would argue that Rickey had more impact on the game than anyone who ever lived.

[@lixibao]

"I hope he slides into the podium."

[@alanharmon5523]

RIP Tony Gwynn. Miss him.

[@woodsy054]

I wish Rome would broadcast on Sirius/ XM like Dan Patrick does...

[@mikemayers9556]

I love this guy

[@handydude6]

@SeanOMatic Hey, I grew up in Oakland too. Back in the late 50's, early 60's. No one can understand how hard it is on the body, unless they go out and slide. Ricky wasn't just fast. Ricky was Blazing fast. I think he could have competed in the World competition in the 50 meters.

[@antharr510]

gotta love Rickey

[@carlinrulez]

I can't wait to hear what Rickey will say in his Hall of Fame speech.

[@wontons-hk]

that's mad respect from jim rome to Rickey. amen.

[@Aguzman0077]

There is no argument, the greatest ever lead off batter

[@HeyyyYouSuck]

wow jim rome beating a dead horse into the ground. ive never seen this done before

[@dopefish250]

well played rome as always your overall predictions and in general, commentary of things was again... spot on. i guess a radio show wouldn't be as interesting if you actually you know... done some research and realized that he shut himself away for a month before the ceremony and probably read the most static, impersonal speech because for whatever the case may be (dyslexia, fear of public speaking, or fear of public speaking your grammar just sucks) he respected it enough

[@carlinrulez]

It is probably one of the few times, that I am willing to miss a Yankee game. If his speech when he passed Lou Brock, to become the all time career stolen bases leader was great, this will be even better. It will likely be the funniest speech since Phil Rizzuto's in 1994. Rickey deserves to be there. Even Rickey thought it was a long time coming. Congrats, Rickey. The Man of Steal.

[@Herv3]

Ricky Henderson is fucking legend!

[@dimebag2929]

you can sit wherever you want rick, you have tenure. what do u mean? i've been in the leauge 15 years. LMFAO

[@GalbertKun]

Didn't Rickey play until he was 46?

[@GoofysHatBand]

He didn't really have to clear them out. The were waiting behind the plate. Look it up.

[@dkziggy]

Jim Rome is a TOOL. Behind the stern voice and macho goat, he's a wimp. He speaks his mind and sometimes exaggerates them to get attention. Nobody can forget how stupid he was for doing the Jim Everett interview. Mocking an NFL QB?! LOL, THAT'S SMART. Rickey is a cocky man and does some controversial things, but nobody can deny his greatness on the field. Thanks for sharing the audio clip toptenguy!

[@vazz22]

I miss the 1990's when major league baseball players talked in 3RD PERSON!💪⚾️

[@84slaughter]

Charlie Hustle Didn't Dishonor The Game, He Dishonored Himself. Steroid Users Dishonored The Game... Rickey Is One Of My All Time Favorites And Top 5 For Sure But Pete Rose Is The Best Baseball Player There's Been.

[@chrisweidner4768]

84slaughter Please. Rose had longevity. Compare his numbers to guys like Pujols and he falls woefully short or a guy like Hornsby who averaged over .400 for 5 seasons. Rose was good yes, but I would put 50 players ahead of him.

[@mikemcafee5502]

Rickey was the best lead off hitter ever it's not debatable or arguable...Jim.Rome may be the least talented guy to ever make it on TV or radio but I also share a love for Rickey. I absolutely was obsessed as a 6- 10 yrs old kid with Rickey. He was a specimen of a man with the tight pants high socks and huge thighs hr was the coolest thing to ever wear a baseball uniform....everyone had those high stirrups back in the 80s and early 90s ..I miss that look but Noone could, including me who always had the high stirrup look as a kid but lacked the leg.size had the speed but didn't look like Rickey, Noone did back then or now... not even bo Jackson had better legs than Rickey and his ability to slide.head first into every base every time stealing 100 a year and slid into home headfirst and won those battles..prolly Cuz he was built.like a brick shthouse...he lasted forever guys today steal.60 bases and they get hurt 4 times next season.. the excitement of guys like Rickey and Vince Coleman brought to the game was unmatched to me by any Era including the juiced up late 90's....would love to see another Rickey or Vince but I doubt it will.happen for a while if ever..love you Mr Henderson you truly are the greatest of all.time.....

[@DesertDrifter]

Mike McAfee id say rome is pretty talented and knowledgeable and brings great comedy to a once 4 hr radio show. Most could never succeed at that or last in longevity like rome has. Rome is also acting and has writers contributing to the show. Everyone has there own nitch just like your boy rickey;)

[@markymarkbb]

It will be awesome that will be fun

[@sam4soph1]

RIP, Rickey

[@cle_miata]

Thats funny! lol!

[@BRexxors]

@tatomuck18 This is one of the worst cases of hatorade I've seen in a long time. Let's just talk about the "all he can do is steal." Even if that were true (career .279 is not bad at ALL) not ONLY was he the best at stealing bases...he cleared the previous mark by 50%. You might as well say Frank Thomas was overrated because all he could do was hit. His defense was pretty rough...yet he still wins 2 AL MVPs. I just saw you typed this a year ago. I hope you've learned since then.

[@idodgebullets09]

haha never realized that but its so true

[@stewgotz1]

Oaktown's Own !!!!!!

[@morrieswigs]

@myboyz24 how do you know?

[@loopba]

RIP Ricky

[@ThaShark316_]

RIP Rickey

[@azcheckers]

Bo JACKson?

[@2001mark]

1. Well, Rickey's not one of them, so that's 49 percent right there. When asked if Ken Caminiti's estimate that 50 percent of Major League players were taking steroids was accurate. Neither English nor math was Henderson's forte.

[@isednom43]

RIP

[@RealKisht]

agreed

[@84slaughter]

Most Definitely, Pete Rose Is Number 1

[@domdawg9000]

Ricky Cleats

[@toptenguy1]

As Rome always says, *EVERY* youtube youtube turns into a RACIST TOPIC. lol

[@dopefish250]

you, the look on your face, and jim everett is my #1 rome story if anyone asks (the you on tv) on the radio i can't give you one, cause phil hendrie does a better you than you do... enjoy the fishwrap

[@97carded]

true

[@morrieswigs]

@myboyz24 yes but my name is babe ruth

[@klasseact6663]

...and 33 steal🤷‍♂️

[@JeffSayYes]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6bIf5mEqphrm8k Here's the slide

[@lordhelmetIE]

Who sent cha gosawx? must of been the haters! to each its own son!

[@dopefish250]

to know that was the best he could do on that platform. your little catch phrase "have a take, don't suck." should apply to you as well man. you can't just spew anything out of your "grill" and expect it to be good... speaking of which i really hope that someone pushin... 50 doesn't really talk like that off the mike."grill", and your clever use of "trees, cabbage, or the happy lettuce" in reference to the generally accepted "weed", is kinda douchey. thanks for the vine jim.

[@tatomuck18]

Rickey Henderson is OVERRATED!! No way is he the best leadoff hitter or best any hitter. With a mediocre 275 batting average and taking well over 20 years just to barely reach 3000 hits isnt that great. There are tons of guys like Cobb and Wiliams and Bonds and many more with much higher batting averages, on base percentages and better overall numbers. All he could do is steal bases. You might as well get Usain Bolt on a team.

[@robbuchheim6478]

Your ignorance is mind boggling

[@robbuchheim6478]

News flash: Cobbs, Williams, and Bonds all played around 20 years.

[@robbuchheim6478]

Your ignorance is showing.

[@antonioortega2588]

Most unintentional walks ever. I'd say he was an asset to his teams with a .401 LIFETIME ON BASE PERCENTAGE.