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

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Former baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. speaks during a celebration ...

Tony La Russa cut right to it about Rickey Henderson, calling him “the most beloved teammate ... gave a sneak preview of his ...

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 ...

Rickey Henderson, before his passing and for far too short of a time, was the greatest living ballplayer, Monte Poole writes.

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 ...

Baseball legend Rickey Henderson never forgot his hometown and, on Saturday, his hometown remembered him with a heartfelt celebration of life.

While there was a Henderson in the lineup that day, it wasn't Rickey, but instead centerfielder Dave Henderson batting second for the Athletics. Rickey would be back in Oakland after being re ...

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 ...