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Celebrating Rickey Henderson

Rickey Henderson Inducted into the Hall of Fame

The Oakland Athletics will pay tribute to all-time runs scored and stolen base leader Rickey Henderson, arguably the greatest leadoff hitter in Major League history, by officially retiring his No. 24 jersey in pre-game ceremonies during Rickey Henderson Day Saturday, Aug. 1. Click here to read about Rickey's visit to the Hall of Fame on Friday.

Saturday, August 1:

- 66th Avenue parking gates open 10 a.m.
- Stadium gates open 4:05 p.m.
- No. 24 retirement ceremony featuring Rickey Henderson begins 5:30 p.m.
- First pitch is 6:20 p.m.


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Get 2 Plaza Level or 2 Plaza Outfield tickets for just $24.24 to the August 1 game featuring the Rickey Henderson #24 Retirement Ceremony or the August 2 game with the 5 foot Rickey Henderson Banner giveaway (8/1 Plaza Level tickets now sold out, tickets subject to availability)

Highlights from a Hall of Fame career:

Rickey set major league career records for:
	-	Runs scored (2,295)
	-	Stolen bases (1,406)
	-	Walks (2,190, later eclipsed by Barry Bonds)
	-	Home runs leading off a game (81)

and totaled in his Hall of Fame career:
	-	3,055 hits
	-	297 home runs
	-	1,115 RBI
	-	with a .401 career on-base percentage

Notable Achievements also include:
	-	Single-season stolen base record (130)
	-	1990 American League MVP
	-	1989 World Series Champion

See the new Rickey Henderson commercial »

Sat. August 1 vs Toronto Blue Jays @ 6:20 p.m.

10,000 fans on August 1 will receive a Rickey Henderson Replica Jersey, presented by Pepsi

Sun. August 2 vs Toronto Blue Jays @ 1:05 p.m.

On Sunday, August 2, 10,000 fans will receive a 5ft x 3ft Rickey Henderson Banner., presented by Kingsford Capital Management

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