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Rickey Henderson Hall of Fame Drinking Game
razzball.com - 1/9/2009
Rickey Henderson Hall of Fame Drinking Game
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As Rickey gets drunk on himself, get drunk on the Hennessy.

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Mets Tailgate:  Links: Closer Music, Schneider's Defense, Hall of Fame, and a Rickey Drinking Game

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I made a mistake not voting for Rickey Henderson
insidebayarea.com - 1/9/2009
I made a mistake not voting for Rickey Henderson
— insidebayarea.com — Former Tucson Citizen writer Corky Simpson admits he "goofed" leaving Rickey Henderson off the ballot. (more) I made a mistake not voting for Rickey Henderson

1 Comment vote down Richie Rich Richie Rich posted 1/9/2009posted this
homerderby.com - 1/9/2009
Corky Simpson would like his Rickey Henderson vote back
— homerderby.com — Corky Simpson recants, but says he didn't do his research and was warned about the coming no-Rickey vote firestorm by someone at his newspaper. Home Run Derby wants his Hall of Fame vote taken away. (more) Corky Simpson would like his Rickey Henderson vote back

Comments vote down Richie Rich Richie Rich posted 1/9/2009posted this
Recent Big Snubs besides Rickey
sftsports.com - 1/9/2009
Recent Big Snubs besides Rickey
— sftsports.com — Sports snubs are just a part of life and everyone just needs to get over the fact that while Rickey Henderson will be a hall of famer, he won't be unanimous and we shouldn't criticize all writers who don't vote for him. (more) Recent Big Snubs besides Rickey

Comments vote down sftsports sftsports posted 1/9/2009posted this
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  • Richie Rich Richie Rich
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    It's a little early considering that Rickey's HoF acceptance speech won't be until summer, but that is AWESOME
    Posted 1/10/2009 respond (flag)
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Saturday Roundup: Portland Likes the Blazers and Palin “Fires” Back,
The Big Lead — ... ever happened to the 2nd Amendment? A six-year-old was suspended after bringing a loaded gun to school. (KTLA) Mustaches are back. (New York Times) Michael Strahan takes sitting out the Preseason to a whole other level; says he would return to the Giants today if they asked. (newsday) Trevor Hoffman is done in San Diego. (The San Diego Union Tribune) Ricky Henderson Hall of Fame induction speech drinking game. (Razzball) Serena Williams has a new photo shoot. (Black Sports ...

Links: Closer Music, Schneider's Defense, Hall of Fame, and a Rickey Drinking Game
Mets Tailgate — ... 4) Fantasy baseball website Razzball gives us the "Rickey Henderson Hall of Fame Speech Drinking Game." It's pretty hilarious and my favorite is: ...

Razzball 2009 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot
Fantasy Baseball Blog at Razzball.com — ... And assuming that a lot more voters don’t forget Rickey, here is a little way to enjoy Rickey’s inevitably entertaining acceptance speech. ...

Top O' The Order: Getting ready for Rickey's big HOF day
Big League Stew — ... • Huzzah! We're guaranteed some actual baseball news today when the Hall of Fame announces its 2009 induction class at 2 p.m. ET.  It'll be televised on both MLB Network and MLB.com. Until then, try to memorize the drinking game we'll all be playing during Rickey Henderson's acceptance speech next summer. [RazzBall] ...

Hot Clicks: Bad day for Giants, but not for Tiki
SI.com - Extra Mustard — ... With Rickey Henderson set to get inducted into the Hall of Fame this afternoon, Razzball.com prepares you for his upcoming speech by giving you the Rickey Henderson drinking game. And ...

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FanIQ Blog — ... Broncos bring in an offensive genius when their defense is what sucks. [Sharapova's Thigh] Too bad Tim McCarver can't get arrested for this. [Smoking Gun] Charles Barkley gets some help with his golf swing from Tiger Woods' coach. If anyone needs help, it's him. [NESW Sports] That's an interesting way to respond to mean fans. [Fanhouse] Ah yes, the Rickey Henderson drinking game to celebrate his Hall of Fame induction. [Razzball]

Daily Rubbish: Hell Has Frozen Over
Sports Rubbish — ... words separately, but together? Not so much. Joining the Cardinals in the NFC Championship are the Philadelphia Eagles, who finally stopped phoning it in and started... phoning it in. In disappointing Arizona sports news, the Phoenix Coyotes are listed as day-to-day. That's fine for a player, but for a team, not so much. Rickey Henderson & Jim Rice were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Get ready for the induction with this Rickey Henderson Drinking Game. Looking for another reason to hate Tim McCarver and Joe ...

Wednesday Pinch-Hitters
Home Run Derby — ... This is a little early, but our new friends over at RAZZBALL have the Rickey Henderson Hall of Fame Induction Speech Drinking Game.  ...

That's A Terrible Bingo Card [Mlb]
Deadspin — A reminder: Rickey Henderson goes into the Hall of Fame Sunday, which means he'll give a speech. Plan your lives accordingly. [Razzball] ...

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