The celebration of life for Rickey Henderson at Oakland Arena drew around 5,000 fans mourning the death of the Hall of Famer. One notable absence was Erin States Hoy, Henderson's long-time fan and friend, who reflected on how impactful he was during her childhood. Balancing family commitments, Hoy was unable to attend and expressed her sadness and connection to Henderson, noting her emotional history with him. His legacy as the greatest A's player echoed throughout the ceremony, showcasing the deep affection fans held for him.
I thought a lot about it but I couldn't make it to Oakland... he was such an impactful person for me during my childhood.
Hoy would have felt at home among the approximately 5,000 Rickey fans, not all of whom could hide their emotions while saying a final goodbye.
Rickey Henderson, the greatest Oakland A's player of all time, died at age 65.
He was one of those superheroes... his death drove them to tears.
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