A celebration of life for Athletics legend Rickey Henderson will be held Feb. 1 at Oakland Arena, the team announced Wednesday. The event, which is scheduled to start at 1 p.m., is open to the public. Ticket registration starts on Jan. 20. Rickey Henderson's Celebration of Life 💛Ticket registration starts Monday, 1/20. pic.twitter.com/KripnN87vj— Athletics (@Athletics) January 15, 2025 Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball’s leadoff position, died on Dec. 20. He was 65. Known as baseball’s “Man of Steal,” Henderson had a lengthy list of accolades and accomplishments over his nomadic 25-year career — an MVP, 10 All-Star selections, two World Series titles and a Gold Glove award. The Associated Press contributed to this report. baseball Dec 21, 2024 MLB icon and Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson dies at 65 baseball Dec 21, 2024 MLB world mourns Rickey Henderson following icon's death baseball Dec 21, 2024 Tribute to Rickey Henderson, MLB's undisputed greatest leadoff hitter