Oakland A's

A’s open 2017 season with new home name: Rickey Henderson Field

By Noel Harris

nharris@sacbee.com

April 03, 2017 08:41 PM

Former A’s outfielder Rickey Henderson smiles during a news conference prior to the game against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in Oakland. The A’s dedicated Rickey Henderson Field before the game.
Former A’s outfielder Rickey Henderson smiles during a news conference prior to the game against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in Oakland. The A’s dedicated Rickey Henderson Field before the game. Ben Margot The Associated Press
Former A’s outfielder Rickey Henderson smiles during a news conference prior to the game against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in Oakland. The A’s dedicated Rickey Henderson Field before the game. Ben Margot The Associated Press

Rickey Henderson can talk all day about Rickey Henderson.

On Monday, the Hall of Fame outfielder was given more reason to brag. The home of the A’s is now known as Rickey Henderson Field.

“My heart and soul are forever Oakland,” Henderson told the crowd before the game, before closing with, “Thank you, Oakland, and I love you.”

Here’s how social media reacted to Henderson’s honor:

 
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