A celebration of the life of baseball icon Rickey Henderson took place at the Oakland Arena, marking a poignant remembrance for the 65-year-old who passed due to pneumonia. Despite rainy conditions, around 5,000 attendees gathered to honor Henderson, known as one of baseball's greatest. The event featured prayers, music, and speakers including Gary Payton, Ken Griffey Jr., and Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, celebrating Henderson's unparalleled impact on baseball and the community of Oakland. The atmosphere was both celebratory and reflective, emphasizing Henderson's deep ties to his hometown.
"Henderson... left behind a legacy as one of the greatest ballplayers of all-time who captured the collective heart and spirit of his home town with a style all his own."
"That man, right there, is Oakland," Gary Payton said, underscoring Henderson's significance to the community during the solemn celebration.
"The event was co-hosted by Renel Brooks-Moon, a former Bay Area radio personality and Giants' P.A. announcer... with flowers in A's colors adorning the stage."
"It opened with a prayer from Bishop Gregory Bernard Payton, and finished with Gospel rap from Oakland's MC Hammer... highlighting Henderson's connection with the city."
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