Rickey Henderson (1958–2024), MLB’s all-time stolen base leader

Rickey Henderson was a Major League Baseball Hall of Famer who still holds the records for most runs and most stolen bases more than 20 years after his retirement.

Ken Holtzman (1945–2024), pitcher for Cubs, A’s 

Ken Holtzman was a pitcher who threw two no-hitters with the Chicago Cubs and won three World Series with the Oakland A’s.

Vida Blue (1949–2023), Cy Young Award-winning pitcher

Vida Blue was a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics’ who helped lead the team to three consecutive World Series championships in the 1970s, winning the American League Cy Young and Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in the process.

Sal Bando (1944–2023), World Series champ with the Oakland A’s

Sal Bando was a third baseman for the Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers in the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s.

Nate Colbert (1946–2023), San Diego Padres all-time home run leader

Nate Colbert was a three-time All-Star for the San Diego Padres in the 1960s and ‘70s and remains the franchise’s home run leader.

Jeremy Giambi (1974–2022), former MLB first baseman

Jeremy Giambi was an outfielder and first baseman who played for major league teams including the Oakland Athletics.

Ray Fosse (1947–2021), Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Indians catcher

Ray Fosse was a catcher for Major League Baseball teams including the Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Indians, as well as a color commentator after his playing career.

John McNamara (1932–2020), manager of 1986 Boston Red Sox

John McNamara was a Major League Baseball manager and coach who took the Boston Red Sox to the 1986 World Series as their manager before a crushing defeat in Game 7.

Claudell Washington (1954–2020), former MLB outfielder

Claudell Washington was a longtime versatile MLB outfielder who was a two-time All-Star. 

Matt Keough (1955–2020), former Oakland A’s pitcher

Matt Keough was a pitcher for the Oakland A’s who won the American League Comeback Player of the Year award in 1980.