Despite having spent the bulk of his career elsewhere, Dave Henderson instantly became a beloved figure when he joined the A"s in 1988 and always remained so.
The effervescent outfielder, who enjoyed his best seasons in Oakland while playing in three consecutive World Series with the team, died early Sunday at the age of 57.
Mr. Henderson had had a kidney transplant a month ago, according to A's equipment manager Steve Vucinich, and former Oakland catcher Terry Steinbach said he'd spoken to Mr. Henderson at that time and, Steinbach said, "He told me things were going really well, everything was good with the donor kidney. He said he had a family history of kidney issues, and - Hendu was Hendu., so he had a couple of funny jokes you couldn't print."
Several former A's, including Steinbach, have heard the cause of death was a heart attack.
Mr. Henderson's warm approach to fans, especially those in the outfield seats, made him extraordinarily popular.
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