Reggie Jackson brings together A's greats for final game at Coliseum
Reggie Jackson brings together A's greats for final game at Coliseum
Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson brought former baseball stars and celebrities together for a final game at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday. Ricky Henderson, Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco, and Coco Crisp were just a few of the celebrity baseball legends who took the field during the Reggie Jackson Classic.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson brought former baseball stars and celebrities together for a final game at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday.
Ricky Henderson, Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco, and Coco Crisp were just a few of the celebrity baseball legends who took the field during the Reggie Jackson Classic.
"My first year as a rookie here was really my most special time here," said Jackson. "The stadium would have 49 or 50 thousand people in it. Catfish Hunter pitched a perfect game here."
Jackson, a 14-time American League All Star and member of five world series championship teams, played 10 seasons with the Athletics.
Ricky Henderson, Barry Bonds, Coco Crisp, and Jose Canseco, were among the other baseball greats to take part in the classic.
"I’m 60 years old. I feel like I’m 30 again. It’s our last chance to play at the Oakland Coliseum and feel young. Taking batting practice, watching the fans, watching the field. I’m going to miss this place," said Canseco.
Organizers said items used by the players during the game would be sold off next week.