Grieving A’s fans celebrate Rickey Henderson’s life

Stories abound at Rickey Henderson celebration of life
Rickey Henderson was a larger-than-life personality on the baseball diamond, so it was only fitting that his celebration of life on Saturday afternoon featured a star-studded guest list of luminaries.
Rickey Henderson hailed by baseball legends, Oakland fans in stirring celebration
The celebration of life for the legendary leadoff man was an exhilarating affair: "He was a legend here in Oakland, California."
Rickey Henderson’s love affair with Oakland a big part in celebrating his life
The life of Rickey Henderson was saluted Saturday at the Oakland Arena. It was part celebration of life, part spiritual revival, part memorial service. Mostly, it was Oakland through and through. As former NBA star and Oakland native Gary Payton said as he stood at the podium and pointed back to a picture of Henderson hoisting his 939th stolen base,
Fans say goodbye to Rickey Henderson in Oakland, where his No. 1 fan wished she could have been
Erin States Hoy, Rickey’s No. 1 fan, agonized over not being able to join the roughly 5,000 fans who attended the ceremony in his honor at the Oakland Arena.
Rickey Henderson honored with celebration of life at Oakland Arena
Baseball legend Rickey Henderson never forgot his hometown and, on Saturday, his hometown remembered him with a heartfelt celebration of life.
Celebration of Life scheduled for Rickey Henderson, ticket registration starts Monday
The MLB's Athletics announced the Celebration of Life for the late Oakland A's legend, Rickey Henderson, will be on February 1 at the Oakland Arena. The public ceremony runs from 1 to 3 p.m. with ticket registration beginning on January 20.
Oakland prepares to celebrate ‘most beloved teammate’ Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson’s life will be celebrated Saturday at Oakland’s Oracle Arena, next door to where he forged one of the greatest careers in baseball history.
Thousands pay tribute to late Rickey Henderson in Oakland
Rickey Henderson was celebrated by former teammates, executives, friends and fans Saturday at the arena next to the Oakland Coliseum where he played for so many years and, later, had a field named for him.
Baseball greats, executives, family, fans and friends remember late Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson
From Dusty Baker, Tony La Russa and Joe Torre to ex-teammates Jose Canseco, Carney Lansford, Dennis Eckersley, Dave Stewart ...
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Poole: Why Rickey was, for too short a time, the best among us
The torch was passed from Willie Mays to the Hall of Fame baseball player of choice. My choice was Rickey Henderson. Greatest ...
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Former baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. speaks during a celebration of life for late Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson on ...
A’s plan to honor late icon Rickey Henderson and team’s move to West Sacramento. Here’s how
The Athletics on Friday announced plans to honor the late Rickey Henderson and their first season in West Sacramento when ...
Athletics reveal patch to commemorate inaugural season in Sacramento, another to honor Rickey Henderson
The Athletics revealed that they will be wearing two patches, one to honor Rickey Henderson and another to commemorate the capital city, for their first season at Sutter Health Park in West.
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Erin States Hoy, Rickey’s No. 1 fan, agonized over not being able to join the roughly 5,000 fans who attended the ceremony in ...
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Bobby Bonilla talks Playmakers Classic, 1992 Mets, memories of Rickey Henderson
I got to chat with Bobby Bonilla for a few minutes about the Playmakers Classic event put on by the MLB Players’ Trust, his Mets tenure, Bobby Bonilla Day, and more. Bobby was available today to ...