Oakland, Rickey Henderson

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,
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 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.
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 door to the Oakland Coliseum where he played for so many years and, later, had a field named for him.
Photos: Life of A’s legend Rickey Henderson celebrated at memorial in Oakland
Former Oakland Athletics pitcher Dave Stewart shares stories about his longtime friend and teammate) Friends, family and fans filled the Oakland Arena to give tribute to Rickey Henderson, the greatest Oakland A’s player of all time,
Ricky Henderson celebration of life held at Oakland Arena
Fans packed Oakland Arena to pay tribute to the man who earned the nickname, "The Man of Steal." What's popular isn't necessarily what's fiscally best for Social Security. U.S. figure skater Spencer Lane,
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.
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OAKLAND — The life of Rickey Henderson was saluted Saturday at the Oakland Arena. It was part celebration of life, part ...