As a tribute to former Athletic and MLB Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the Oakland A’s will name the field at the Oakland Coliseum “Rickey Henderson Field.” The team will dedicate Rickey Henderson Field during a special pregame ceremony on Opening Night, April 3, before the A’s play host to the Los Angeles Angels. Henderson will also serve as a Special Assistant to the President.
“Rickey Henderson is the greatest Athletic of all time. It is fitting we honor and recognize his impact on our franchise by naming our playing field after him,” said Oakland A’s President Dave Kaval. “In addition to his current role on our baseball development staff, I am also excited he will be joining us in the front office to serve as a representative of Green and Gold baseball.”
“This is an incredible honor and I am humbled that the field I have so many incredible memories on is now named after me,” said Henderson. “I love this organization and our fans and look forward to contributing to our success for many years to come.”
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The A’s will also host Rickey Henderson Day during the Saturday, July 15 game versus the Cleveland Indians. As part of this celebration, fans will receive a white Oakland jersey with “Henderson” and “24” on the back.
Tickets for Opening Night and the July 15 Rickey Henderson Day are now on sale. Fans can purchase tickets online at www.athletics.com, over the phone by calling 1-877-493-BALL (2255), or in person at the Oakland Coliseum Gate D Box Office. Fans can lock in the best seats at the lowest price by purchasing a 2017 ticket plan. Plans are available by calling 510-638-GO A's (4627).
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