The baseball world reacts to the death of Muhammad Ali – CBSSports.com
On Friday, boxing legend and cultural icon Muhammad Ali passed away at the age of 74. As you would expect following a death of such significance, ballplayers and baseball figures joined the chorus of those paying tribute to Ali. Here’s a sampling of the baseball and baseball-inspired reaction to the passing of the Greatest.
First, here’s how fellow sports luminary Vin Scully announced the sad news during the Dodgers broadcast …
And here’s a statement from the Jackie Robinson Foundation:
“Muhammed Ali’s demonstrated sense of integrity, discipline, self respect, and courage help define the powerful legacy he leaves,” said Della Britton, JRF’s president and CEO. “Ali’s impact will be felt forever. His brave, bold and generous spirit and his uplifting presence will be terribly missed by masses of people around the world.”
During Friday night’s Rockies-Padres game at Petco Park …
The Greatest is gone.
Rest in peace, Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/XslFqSjjiG
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 4, 2016
From the Players’ Association …
The image you see above comes from Ali’s appearance at the 2004 All-Star Game in Houston. Here’s a look back …
Over at MLB Tonight, they shared their thoughts just after learning the news …
Ali’s hometown U. of Louisville Cardinals are of course participating in the NCAA Baseball Tournament right now …
And here are some reactions on social media from teams and ballplayers past and present :
Bryce Harper (link)
Brett Lawrie (link)
Rob Refsnyder (link)
Forever a champion. #RIPAlipic.twitter.com/cPjMwSwije
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) June 4, 2016
Muhammad Ali. The Greatest. Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/Rji6KryXeN
— San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) June 4, 2016
Rest in peace to an icon who always stood his ground, The Champ, Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/MD7NOMXDq2
— #VoteCubs (@Cubs) June 4, 2016
A photo posted by Carlos Gomez (@realcarlosgomez) on Jun 3, 2016 at 9:39pm PDT
Rest in peace, Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/wueYPygG5e
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 4, 2016
One of my favorite days ever at the ballpark was the day I met greatest of all time. #ripchamppic.twitter.com/8KUoxNUQUX
— Willie Bloomquist (@williebloom) June 4, 2016
RIP to the legendary #MuhammadAli. #Boxing#TheGreatestpic.twitter.com/tSkByG3KNf
— Adrián González (@Adrian_ElTitan) June 4, 2016
Sad news about the Muhammad Ali. Nobody enjoyed life like you. RIP #GOAT
— Todd Frazier (@FlavaFraz21) June 4, 2016
Forever #legendary, respected, and remembered 👊 #RIPMuhammadAlipic.twitter.com/EHeDecl67P
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 4, 2016
RIP Muhammad Ali. An inspiration for all! #GOAT 🐐
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) June 4, 2016
RIP Champ #a real difference maker #FloatLikeAButterflyStingLikeABee
— Jeff Banister (@Bannyrooster28) June 4, 2016
A photo posted by LaTroyHawkins32 (@latroyhawkins32) on Jun 4, 2016 at 7:38am PDT
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” – The Greatest, Muhammad Ali, R.I.P.
— Matt Harvey (@MattHarvey33) June 4, 2016
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” -Muhammad Ali 🐐 #RIPChamp#Mets#RIPMuhammadAlipic.twitter.com/L9UNXODlKm
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 4, 2016
#GOATpic.twitter.com/0p9PNDRN3N
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) June 4, 2016
Legends never die, they live for eternity pic.twitter.com/jL78JLP6mx
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) June 4, 2016
From all of baseball: Rest in peace, champ.
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