The Greatest of All Time

Congratulations to Rickey Henderson, who, if Al gives out Cloaks of Immortality to baseball players, would surely get one.

I've been trying to find an embed-able video link, but you can watch his induction speech here.

Money quote:

"My dream was to play football for the Oakland Raiders," Henderson said. "But my mother thought I would get hurt playing football, so she chose baseball for me. I guess moms do know best."

I bet if Rickey had played football, he'd have been one of the greatest return men of all time. And probably a shut-down corner, known for his speed and trash-talk skills.

Anyway, congratulations, Rickey. I'll never forget watching you play.

P.S. The Raiders better have a Rickey Henderson day at the coliseum this season.