As the A’s play their final games at the Coliseum, we asked our readers to share their favorite memories. Here’s what they said (some of the comments were edited for space):
“Was there with my brother on Rickey Henderson’s retirement when he said among other things, ‘Rickey has tears in his eyes. Rickey has much love for the fans.’ I also saw him up in the 200 section just walking past the bar and I shook his hand. Rickey is my GOAT. Oakland A’s for life! I’ll miss the team, but I have hope the Oakland A’s will live again under new ownership.” — Chris Torres
“Skipped school to see Ricky Henderson break the stolen base record. He stole second to tie it and third to break it.” — Matt Winstead
“The A’s were playing the Chicago White Sox, A’s were down by 10 points. Coco crisp hits two grand slams, and another home run with two men on base to win the game!” — Steven Singh
“1990 playoff game against Boston, totally fun atmosphere, sat in company box seats, Harold Baines hits a foul ball, I reach down from the window and catch it, the roar of the fans loving my catch, I’ll never forget. TV broadcast commented on it. People Forget that the A’s were in the World Series in 88, 89, and 90, but only won in 89 against the Giants. And of course won 3 World Series in a row 1972, 73, and 74.” — Bruce Anglin
“There are so many memories from bleacher seats before Mount Davis to front row seats by the bullpen. A favorite memory was the look on my son’s 4-year-old face the first time he walked up the cement stairs and stepped out with the coliseum opening up in front of him. The look of awe and excitement will forever be a gift in this mother’s heart from the Oakland A’s. Another favorite was celebrating my husband’s 40th birthday tailgating with family and friends and a walk-off win! My 8-year-old twins were convinced the fireworks after the game that night were to celebrate my husband’s birthday.
I was living in Maine when the 20-streak win happened. A local bar stayed open late for me to watch the games and celebrated with me as we kept it going! People across the country have respect for the game and fans of the game. I wish John Fisher did, too.
This is a devastating loss for our city, our community, my family and me. We will be there to the last! My family will see you all at the Coliseum tomorrow. Pray this whole move falls apart and Fisher is forced to sell.” — Megan Doherty Carlock
Some Oakland Athletics fans begin to leave the Coliseum in the seventh inning of their MLB game against the Texas Rangers in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
“We had season tickets when my daughter was born. Took her to her first game at 1 month old. Shes a baseball fan still at 31” — Stacy Craig
“I remember leaving an A’s game and going to Hofbrau restaurant downstairs. Heard loud music so we followed it, it was Eric Clapton with Phil Collins doing sound check for their concert later that night. Sat in front row and watched Eric Clapton sing ‘I Sh** the Sheriff’ then after got up and followed everyone backstage for food and drinks and had Eric Clapton and Phil Collins sign our A’s tickets and shake hands. We said ‘Anything can happen at an A’s game.’” — Mike Tyrrel
“Married during a play off game. Daughter born day 7 of the streak and went to many streak games. Sean Manaea no hitter.” — Julie Wilson
“Celebrating my golden bday (23rd on 8/23) behind the dugout
Celebrating an early bday 3 rows from the bullpen
Celebrating my bf’s bday w Diamond Level seats (2024)
My daughter’s first of many A’s games when she was 5 (she’s 15 now)
Spending many evenings on the first baseline bc Big Mac ” — Tracey Rentner
“Seeing a player on the Baltimore Orioles receive a concussion by colliding with Ricky Henderson’s thigh while trying to retrieve a line drive.” — Patricia Carberry Harris
“89 Battle of the Bay!!! Earthquake!” — Alex Carrera
“Like so many kids who grew up in the East Bay the A’s was the first professional game I attended got to see these larger then life figures the guys on the posters in my room Ricky Henderson, Dennis Eckersley, Dave Stewart and mofo Bash Brothers. It’s sad that no other kids will get that chance.” — Joey Phillips
“Holding my son when he was 1 years old when Ricky broke the all time steal record.” — Mike Coniglio
