Athletics to retire Henderson’s No. 24 (AP)
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson is getting his due from the Oakland Athletics. The A's will retire Henderson's No. 24 jersey during a pregame ceremony Aug. 1, deemed "Rickey Henderson Day" by the club in tribute of the career leader in runs scored and stolen bases. Henderson, 50, spent the majority of his 25 big league seasons — and some of his best years — with Oakland, which…
Posted: July 9th, 2009 under 9164.