(KRON) — Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr paid tribute to Rickey Henderson after information of the baseball legend’s loss of life at 65. Henderson, a Bay Space icon and one in every of Main League Baseball’s best gamers, left an enduring impression on sports activities and his hometown.
Oakland legend, Corridor of Famer Rickey Henderson has died on the age of 65
“I want to offer our condolences from the Warriors to Rickey Henderson’s family,” Kerr mentioned. “Shocking news today. Rickey, Bay Area legend, Oakland Tech, obviously, 14 years with the A’s, World Series champ. One of all-time great baseball players. I think one of the all-time great athletes in the history of our country.”
Kerr emphasised Henderson’s unmatched athleticism and legacy. “Just stunning athleticism and fun baseball player to watch, and beloved in the Bay. We’re all very sad today. We got people in our organization who were close with Rickey. Yeah, it’s very surprising news, and very sad at such a young age. So on behalf of the Warriors, I want to extend our deepest condolences to the Henderson family.”
Kerr, whose enjoying profession overlapped with Henderson’s prime, mirrored on what made him particular. “One of a kind. Like watching Bo Jackson or LeBron, just one of those guys who was not human, you know? He didn’t look like the rest of us. Nor did he play, like, the rest of the league. But such a unique athlete, player, personality. He brought so much to the sport from a charisma standpoint. Unique, quirky guy, but so much fun to watch.”
Henderson, MLB’s all-time chief in runs scored (2,295) and stolen bases (1,406), performed 24 seasons, 14 of them with the Oakland Athletics. A World Sequence champion and Corridor of Famer, his velocity and persona cemented his standing as one of many sport’s legends.
In September, Henderson was honored by the A’s throughout a celebration that included a bobblehead giveaway and a ceremonial first pitch. His passing comes because the Bay Space says goodbye to the A’s, who performed their ultimate sport in Oakland this 12 months.
