Managed in Boise
Taught the art of base stealing
To a young Rickey
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| 1987 Topps Traded #121T Tom Trebelhorn (MGR) |
In his Hall of Fame induction speech, Rickey Henderson thanked Trebelhorn:
"In 1976, my first year in the minors league, my coach, Tom Trebelhorn, helped me develop my skill in base running and taught me to play the game hard. I had not perfected how to take a lead or how to slide. Tom asked me to come to practice early every day and work on my sliding and base running skill. I guess, Tom, that hard work paid off for me, and I am very grateful."
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He answered my baseball card interview questions many years ago. Never knew his impact on Rickey - very cool!
ReplyDeleteWow I didn't know he helped the "greatest of all time" with his base stealing.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I listened to Rickey's HOF speech... but either I missed that part or forgot that tidbit since it was years ago. This time around I hope I won't forget.
ReplyDeletegood one! that has to be a huge career highlight for trebelhorn.
ReplyDeleteLike everybody else, this was news to me. It was good of Rickey to thank him in his speech too.
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