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About Me

On December 25, some time ago, a great man was born. A true king among men. Forget Christmas. Forget Chanukah. Forget Christmakwanzakah. The only reason to celebrate on December 25, is to remeber the birth of the greatest leadoff man in the universe, Rickey Henderson. Let's look at some facts.Rickey Henderson has 1406 career stolen bases.Jesus has 0.Rickey Henderson played 25 seasons in the majors.Moses was never even drafted.Rickey Henderson stole 1406 bases for your sins. When you gather with your family around the Hendersonmas tree this Hendersonmas season, give thanks to Rickey Henderson for all He did for you.

My Blog

Twas the Night Before Hendersonmas

Twas the night before Hendersonmas and all through Oakland Coliseum Rickey stole second, cause Carlton Fisk couldn't see 'im. Tim Hulett was guarding the third baseline with care, For he knew that fas...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Dec 2005 00:33:00 GMT

Rickey/Hendersonmas FAQ

Q. Why does Rickey refer to himself in the third person so frequently? A. Because Rickey knows how great Rickey is. If you don't believe me, ask Rickey. Q. Sometimes, when somebody stubs their toe, or...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:47:00 GMT

How Bobby Grich Stole Hendersonmas

 Every ADown in A-villeLiked Hendersonmas a lot... But Bobby Grich,Who lived just South of A-ville,Did NOT! Bobby Grich hated Hendersonmas!The whole Hendersonmas season!Now, please don't ask wh...
Posted by on Sat, 10 Dec 2005 13:53:00 GMT

Is Hendersonmas under attack?

Is Hendersonmas under attack?  It would sure seem that way. All over America, liberals, conservatives, religious fundamentalists and secularists have declared an all-out war on Hendersonmas.Go to...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Dec 2005 13:23:00 GMT

It's Hendersonmas, not "Hmas"

Too often, we forget the true purpose of Hendersonmas: to reflect on the gifts of words and teachings that Rickey Henderson has given to us. For most of America, Henderson has become a stressful tradi...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Dec 2005 13:19:00 GMT