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They actually have a word for what Rickey Henderson is: illeist.
One of the quirky things about Henderson is that he doesn't remember people's names. When my team, the Mets, signed Henderson for the 1999 season, I learned that firsthand, as he was never able to remember my name. He would say, 'Hey, GM,' when he wanted me.
They actually have a word for what Rickey Henderson is: illeist.
He still doesn't bother to learn teammates['] names. For example, while leading off from third base during a recent game, Henderson yelled, 'Drive me in, T!' to the hitter. Ryan Klesko was at the plate.
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