Saturday, December 21, 2024

The Death of HOFer Rickey Henderson --Some Bay Area Media LATE to Game

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  1. I had the pleasure of interviewing Rickey at Oakland Coliseum prior to an A’s game. A great man who leaves a great legacy.

    Peter Felch
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  2. 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.

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  3. A short delay in reporting the death of Ricky Henderson is supposed to be something to complain about?

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  4. 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.

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  5. To lose the A's and the greatest A in the same year is simply unfair.

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  6. RIP Rickey.

    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.

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    1. KCBS has done a pretty good job today. I haven't listened long, but already 3 interviews from broadcasters, front office, associated with the A's.

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  7. 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.

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    1. You must be a transplant. If you were from here you’d understand Rickey’s impact and standing in the Bay.

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    2. 4:57 Yup. He wasn't '"Mr. Henderson". He was "Rickey" or "Man of Steal".

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    3. Huh? Ricky’s impact was such that a one hour delay in reporting his death 23 years after he last played is supposed to be disturbing. Get real.

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    4. 4:32 - Agreed completely. He played a boy’s game, no matter what he may have “meant” to you. He didn’t cure cancer.

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  8. 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.

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  9. I read that some media (ESPN, CBS Sports, others) reported the news and subsequently pulled their reports, which indicates there was at least some question about the accuracy. I would not be too critical if some of the stations waited to confirm the story was correct before rushing to be the first to report on it. RIP, Rickey, a Bay Area legend

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  10. RIP Rickey. As an aside, I saw Larry Beil at the USF basketball game-he had a good seat!

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  11. 1984 i was nightclubbing at SanLorenzo's BlackAngus one nite & he walked-in all by himself, got mobbed a bit & signed autographs. Never big-dealed it.

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  12. The passing of Ricky “Man of Steal” Henderson cannot be more fitting to the A’s leaving Oakland.
    End of an era.
    Ricky was a joy to watch - and he played with Joy.
    He joins the pantheon of greats from the region, Joe Morgan, Frank Robinson, Billy Martin, among many others. Of lead off hitters, none better.
    There will never be another Ricky Henderson. He gave a lot of tickets to kids who needed a lift. For that alone he is and always will be a blessing to all he touched.

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  13. Unless the family, the A's, MLB, etc., put out a statement, what's the media supposed to do? Isn't confirming a story journalism 101?

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  14. Ktvu ran two stories ahead of Rickey Henderson’s death:
    1. Donut shop in Livermore closing (they even sent Betty Yu to provide live coverage)
    2. Amazon strike update
    3. Rickey Henderson

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  15. This morning at 8:20 AM during Mornings on 2, the camera cut to Claudine Wong, who was turned sideways, looking down, and texting on her phone. So unprofessional and amateurish.

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    1. Yes, saw that awkward moment, too. But, it was a pre-commercial "coming up next after the commercial break"- spot from Frank Mallicoat. (Did we really need to see Claudine, though?? Couldn't the camera man just zoom her out.

      But hey, at least Claudine smiled (about it)!

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  16. Hey Rich. I was actually pleasantly surprised that people DIDN'T run with the rumors. No on in the Bay Area wanted to hear this news and folks on X and other social media were VERY careful with their wording. The Last Dive Bar, a social media handle dedicated to the A's Fridfay night stated something to the effect that, " yes this is real. But it's not for us to break and go into detail. The daily will". VERY respectful and demur as they youngins say. Also. Zennie Abraham was one, if not the first to break the news. I am NOT a fan of Zennie at all. HOWEVER, this is an Oakland story that goes beyond an "A's player died." This is what some of us would label as "'Town Business." Zennie has his ear to the ground in " 'Town Business" as anyone in the 'Town. While I'm not a fan, In this case, if he posted what he posted, it was credible to me. It was verified for me that other folks privey to 'Town Businss had posted they had spoken to the family. I'll give you this Rich, back in the day, editors would also been privy to people who may not be AP reporters but have credible intel in whatever locale they are in. It is a sign of the times of young folks who are not bulldog muckrackers and don't know how to get a scoop. All that being said, Rickey will be missed and Rickey knows Rickey will be missed and we smile at the thought of Rickey saying that.

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  17. Mr Lieberman had a perfect opportunity to recall memories of Ricky, his impact on baseball etc but per usual he chose to bitch and complain about local media. So predictable!

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  18. You know the A's won't have any type of memorial for him. They want nothing to do with the Oakland A's, their colorful history and great players. The A's will languish in Sacramento, nameless, for 3 or 4 years , then get prepared to play in Sin City in a bizarre looking dome in front of drunk out-of-towners who overpaid for tix to see their team play, not the A's . Fuck John Fisher and burn in hell for eternity!!

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    1. “Fuck John Fisher and burn in hell for eternity!!”

      No need to issue threats or wish for someone’s death. I’ve screenshotted this and will report to law enforcement.

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    2. 5:06, ok Karen.

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    3. Someone tell the "thought police'' the election is over?

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    4. 5:06, John Fisher, is that you?

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  19. A lot of great MLB players pass away this year. :(

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