Reggie Jackson talks Oakland baseball and the Coliseum celebrity softball game

OAKLAND, Calif. –

Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson brings together former baseball stars and celebrities at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday.

The 14-time American League All-Star and member of five World Series championship teams was live on Mornings on 2 on Thursday to talk about the rich history of baseball in Oakland and the historic final game played at the Coliseum .

Rickey Henderson, Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco and Coco Crisp are just a few of the prominent baseball legends expected to be in attendance.

“We just want to spend some time with the fans coming out. We're hoping it'll be between seven and 8,000 or whatever. But I have a lot of friends,” Jackson joked. “People say, 'Reggie, are you inviting your friends?' I say, yes, both.

Jackson also emphasized that, in addition to the star line-up, the event was all about the love of baseball and the fans.

“We're going to have a nice family reunion there with friends and family, like I said, and all the people here in the Oakland area, in this Oakland area and Orinda and by the way, you know, Lodi and Stockton, you. “You know, from Daly City to San Jose. Come say hello and enjoy the celebrations and sharing of love.

Tickets are still available for the Reggie Jackson Softball Classic on Sunday, October 27th at 1:00 p.m.