OAKLAND -- Rickey Henderson was a larger-than-life personality on the baseball diamond, so it was only fitting that his ...

The celebration of life for the legendary leadoff man was an exhilarating affair: "He was a legend here in Oakland, California." ...

The nomad Athletics finally appear to be doing something right. On Wednesday, the franchise announced it will be wearing a ...

OAKLAND — The life of Rickey Henderson was saluted Saturday at the Oakland Arena. It was part celebration of life, part ...

OAKLAND -– Something was amiss Saturday afternoon at the celebration of life ceremony for A’s legend Rickey Henderson at the Oakland Arena. There was a notable absence amid the outpouring of ...

My choice was Rickey Henderson. Mays laid claim to the title, with barely a murmur of dispute, for more than 40 years, from his final at-bat on Oct. 16, 1973, until he passed away on June 18 ...

He would have been 66 on Christmas Day. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Related Articles Oakland Athletics | Fans say goodbye to Rickey Henderson in Oakland, where his No. 1 fan wished she could ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Former baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. speaks during a celebration of life for former Oakland Athletics ...

Rickey Henderson was known as the "Man of Steal" for his prowess swiping bags during his incredible 25-year career. For the people of Oakland, he was much more than the flashy moniker. He was a ...

The Athletics on Friday announced plans to honor the late Rickey Henderson and their first season in West Sacramento when they take the field at Sutter Health Park this spring. The team said it ...

OAKLAND, Calif. — When Ken Griffey Jr.’s own baseball-star father struggled to get through to the talented teen, Rickey Henderson somehow could. The younger Griffey, who considers himself ...