Absolutely devastating news. I love baseball because of Rickey. I saw my first MLB game at the Coliseum in Rickey's rookie season. I copied his batting stance in little league. I saw him at the celebrity softball game just barely two months ago. RIP Legend.
I think the timing of Rickey's passing was unfortunate. Many people are out on an extended holiday and it's a weekend, so staffing was minimal. While following the story last night, everyone was asking for sources, but none were provided. Everyone wanted something official from family first. Even MLB.com doesn't have an update yet as of Saturday noon. I'll always remember Rickey as the Christmas baby, so for him to pass so close to his b-day is even more sad.
This is why I miss KGO 810 because they would be interviewing sports people who knew Rickey and people from the bay area could chime in on their memories of Rickey.
With all due respect, Rich, I’m struggling to see the issue here. Are you upset that local media didn’t scramble fast enough to update their websites following Mr. Henderson’s passing? TMZ broke the story at 11:30 AM—on a Saturday, no less—and your broadcast followed a mere hour and a half later. Let’s be realistic: while Mr. Henderson is a Bay Area baseball icon, he hasn’t been in the public spotlight for some time. His passing, though undeniably sad, doesn’t demand wall-to-wall coverage or programming interruptions. This isn’t a failing of the media; it’s simply a matter of proportion.
Rickey's wife just issued a statement on Rickey's passing, and most news outlets have now posted a story on the topic, including mlb.com. Letting the family lead the way on his passing was the appropriate thing to do. Posting assumptions and rumors hours ahead was disrespectful.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Rickey at Oakland Coliseum prior to an A’s game. A great man who leaves a great legacy.
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Absolutely devastating news. I love baseball because of Rickey. I saw my first MLB game at the Coliseum in Rickey's rookie season. I copied his batting stance in little league. I saw him at the celebrity softball game just barely two months ago. RIP Legend.
ReplyDeleteA short delay in reporting the death of Ricky Henderson is supposed to be something to complain about?
ReplyDeleteI think the timing of Rickey's passing was unfortunate. Many people are out on an extended holiday and it's a weekend, so staffing was minimal. While following the story last night, everyone was asking for sources, but none were provided. Everyone wanted something official from family first. Even MLB.com doesn't have an update yet as of Saturday noon. I'll always remember Rickey as the Christmas baby, so for him to pass so close to his b-day is even more sad.
ReplyDeleteTo lose the A's and the greatest A in the same year is simply unfair.
ReplyDeleteRIP Rickey.
ReplyDeleteThis is why I miss KGO 810 because they would be interviewing sports people who knew Rickey and people from the bay area could chime in on their memories of Rickey.
With all due respect, Rich, I’m struggling to see the issue here. Are you upset that local media didn’t scramble fast enough to update their websites following Mr. Henderson’s passing? TMZ broke the story at 11:30 AM—on a Saturday, no less—and your broadcast followed a mere hour and a half later. Let’s be realistic: while Mr. Henderson is a Bay Area baseball icon, he hasn’t been in the public spotlight for some time. His passing, though undeniably sad, doesn’t demand wall-to-wall coverage or programming interruptions. This isn’t a failing of the media; it’s simply a matter of proportion.
ReplyDeleteYou must be a transplant. If you were from here you’d understand Rickey’s impact and standing in the Bay.
DeleteRickey's wife just issued a statement on Rickey's passing, and most news outlets have now posted a story on the topic, including mlb.com. Letting the family lead the way on his passing was the appropriate thing to do. Posting assumptions and rumors hours ahead was disrespectful.
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