One of the most famous stories about Rickey Henderson's penchant for referring to himself in the third person happened when he first met legendary New York Yankees manager Lou Piniella in 1985. According to the story, when Henderson walked into Piniella's office for the first time, he said:


"Rickey's the greatest. Nice to meet you."


Piniella, taken aback, reportedly replied, "Well, it's nice to meet Rickey, too."


This story perfectly encapsulates Henderson's larger-than-life personality and self-confidence. He had a unique way of expressing himself that reflected his superstar status both on and off the field, and his third-person self-references have become legendary anecdotes in baseball history.


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