Baseball continues to remember Muhammad Ali
Baseball reacted to the announcement of Muhammad Ali's death at age 74 Friday with an outpouring of respect, memories, and kind words. As Friday night turned to Saturday morning across North America, many learned of the news upon waking up. Tributes continued to pour in from across the baseball world ahead of Saturday's games.
Rest in peace to an icon who always stood his ground, The Champ, Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/MD7NOMXDq2
— #VoteCubs (@Cubs) June 4, 2016
The Cubs also remembered Ali's appearance at Wrigley Field some years ago, where he helped lead the singing of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame."
The Greatest.https://t.co/G4PecqwXHz
— #VoteCubs (@Cubs) June 4, 2016
In one of his many connections to baseball, Ali's third fight against Ken Norton took place at Yankee Stadium in 1976.
Forever #legendary, respected, and remembered 👊 #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/EHeDecl67P
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 4, 2016
Ali: the People's Champion, the Greatest of All Time, and a fantastic human being. We'll miss you. pic.twitter.com/9f0CLObCam
— Yogi Berra Museum (@Yogi_Museum) June 4, 2016
Miami Marlins players take inspiration from Ali before every home game.
The Greatest's words, as are posted in our clubhouse. pic.twitter.com/QQAtB05zxQ
— #VoteMarlins (@Marlins) June 4, 2016
The Milwaukee Brewers looked back to 2011, when they were graced by the presence of "The Greatest."
Muhammad Ali (1942-2016). Rest in peace. With Rickie Weeks, @LaTroyHawkins32 & @RealPFielder28, Spring Training '11. pic.twitter.com/7UblXNTjj8
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) June 4, 2016
Players continued to mourn Ali's passing with simple yet meaningful tributes all morning.
RIP Muhammad Ali. #GOAT
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) June 4, 2016
Legends never die, they live for eternity pic.twitter.com/jL78JLP6mx
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) June 4, 2016
#RIPMuhammadAli from @MLB_PLAYERS past & present.#Ali was the greatest (#allstar) of all time.#TheGreatest #GOAT pic.twitter.com/wExGRpEhwz
— #MLBPA50 (@MLB_PLAYERS) June 4, 2016
RIP, champ. pic.twitter.com/8itlSvxMTI
— Jason Grilli (@GrillCheese49) June 4, 2016
#RIPMuhammadAli you're the greatest of all time! You will be missed! pic.twitter.com/I8LXPOEsHS
— Cameron Rupp (@CameronRupp) June 4, 2016
One of the more poignant tributes came from Ali's hometown baseball team, the Triple-A Louisville Bats.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ali family at this time. #TheGreatest #LouisvilleProud pic.twitter.com/FH2QRdMYCH
— Louisville Bats (@LouisvilleBats) June 4, 2016
Related: Jackie Robinson Foundation pays tribute to Muhammad Ali
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