Rickey Henderson wasn't just one of the greatest to play baseball - as he once acknowledged about himself. He was certifiably cool, radiating with the swagger Oaklanders see in themselves and their town.
There was no separation... He'd just talk to you. Any time we had little kids there for some kind of youth event, Rickey was around to play with them and talk to them.
Henderson remained an A's employee in his final days. There was the natural leadership quality to Henderson that made him invaluable to younger generations, those who knew him said.
He always talked about being proud to be a member of the Athletics. You don't find that too much, especially with all the players moving around these days.
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