Rickey Henderson, an iconic athlete and beloved figure in Oakland, was remembered during a heartfelt celebration of life. Friends like Fred Atkins shared anecdotes of Henderson's adventurous spirit, recalling a childhood moment at a fair where he missed the bus to bring home giant plush bears. The event gathered numerous friends, fans, and sports figures, emphasizing Henderson's legendary status and the impact he had on his community. His joyful, competitive nature was central to the stories shared, highlighting the unique personality of a man who became one of baseball's greatest players.
As Atkins recounted, this happened one summer when they were kids. That day they'd gone to the Alameda County Fair together.
Rickey had hitchhiked his way back with two plush bears that could only fit in the back of a pickup truck.
Sweet and competitive and weird in equal measure, Rickey Henderson, a true American and Oakland original, a legend of Bushrod Park before he was a star of the Coliseum.
The celebration of life on Saturday, held by the Henderson family, along with Major League Baseball and the Athletics organization.
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