OAKLAND — A couple hours after being surprised by the news he will have his uniform No. 34 retired by the Oakland A’s, Dave Stewart got emotional.
Talking about how he grew up in Oakland, sneaking into A’s games as a youngster, the former pitching ace known for his steely glare showed a soft side.
“I’ve had people say you should be in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. I’m smart enough to know my numbers don’t equal that. So in a small way,” he said before pausing to gather himself, “you want to do something good in your community .