Oakland to rename Coliseum "Rickey Henderson Field"; Henderson will join A's front office

[True Dough]

The A's announced Monday that they will name the playing surface at the Oakland Coliseum "Rickey Henderson Field."

The field will be dedicated in Henderson's honor on Opening Night, April 3, before the A's host the Angels. The organization also announced that Henderson will be joining the front office as a special assistant to the president.

Henderson, 58, played 25 seasons in the Majors, including 14 in four stints with Oakland. He also played for the Yankees, Blue Jays, Padres, Angels, Mets, Mariners, Red Sox and Dodgers.

Henderson is the all-time Major League leader in stolen bases with 1,406. He also holds the Major League record for runs scored with 2,295.

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/215333472/oakland-as-to-play-on-rickey-henderson-field/

[demosincebirth]

1. As an Oakland A's fan, that's great!

[Jamaal510]

2. So far,

I like what Dave Kaval is doing. The dedication to keeping the A’s in Oakland, the open office hours, and now Rickey Henderson Field. The naming of the field is symbolic, but a smart PR move. It cost nothing, but shows the fans that the organization cares.