Baseball lost another legend on Friday, as Hall of Famer, Braves icon and former home run king Hank Aaron died at age 86.
MLB’s current stars owe so much to Aaron as they follow in his footsteps, and many posted tributes to Hammerin’ Hank on Friday.
Here’s just a small
Baseball lost another legend on Friday, as Hall of Famer, Braves icon and former home run king Hank Aaron
MLB’s current stars owe so much to Aaron as they follow in his footsteps, and many posted tributes to Hammerin’ Hank on Friday.
Here’s just a small part of the outpouring of reactions to Aaron’s passing from today’s players.
Mike Trout (Angels outfielder)
You were and are an inspiration to be a better person on and off the field. We lost a true LEGEND of the game today… #RIPHankAaron 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/zMF7olu8QB
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) January 22, 2021
Tim Anderson (White Sox shortstop)
— T A 7 (@TimAnderson7) January 22, 2021
Thank You! You opened it up for a kid like me to be myself in this tough game. Forever grateful for that and Always will be just that… MYSELF🤞🏾
Rest Up Legend🐐🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/6iCbNa03DN— T A 7 (@TimAnderson7) January 22, 2021
Marcus Stroman (Mets pitcher)
RIP Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron! Sad sad day. Thankful for your heroism! 🖤 pic.twitter.com/oyfWfr0M80
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) January 22, 2021
Justin Turner (free-agent third baseman)
Gibson, Ford, Brock, Seaver, Kaline, Morgan, Niekro, Lasorda, Sutton and now Hammerin Hank. We’ve lost some of the greatest to ever do it this year. @TommyLasorda is gonna have a hell of a roster to manage up there. #RIPLegends
— Justin Turner (@redturn2) January 22, 2021
Shed Long Jr. (Mariners second baseman)
Rest in Heaven sir! Hammer on pic.twitter.com/7ICL6R0ZAf
— Shed Long Jr. (@SLONG895) January 22, 2021
Jack Flaherty (Cardinals pitcher)
RIP 🐐 https://t.co/oBCzIbUegN
— Jack Flaherty (@Jack9Flaherty) January 22, 2021
Brandon Lowe (Rays second baseman)
Rest In Peace to a legend “Hammerin” Hank Aaron. Thank you for everything you did for the game. You will be missed greatly.
— Brandon Lowe (@Sweet_n_Lowe5) January 22, 2021
I remember going to the hall of fame when I was younger and the only thing I wanted to see was the hank Aaron exhibit. Unfortunately it was still under construction when we visited. Made for an unhappy kid wearing the classic A Braves helmet.
— Brandon Lowe (@Sweet_n_Lowe5) January 22, 2021
Anthony Rizzo (Cubs first baseman)
An American hero and baseball legend. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Mr. Aaron’s family and friends. I am proud every day to wear #44. RIP
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) January 22, 2021
Noah Syndergaard (Mets pitcher)
Heaven’s put together one heck a roster recently. Rest In Peace fellas. 🙏#Aaron #Sutton #Lasorda
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) January 22, 2021
Trevor Bauer (free-agent pitcher)
Sad day for the baseball community. Hank was such an inspiration to so many. It’s impossible to measure how many lives he positively impacted, and that is something to aspire to. https://t.co/ty9xjOB3kc
— Trevor Bauer (@BauerOutage) January 22, 2021
Carlos Correa (Astros shortstop)
RIP LEGEND 🙏🏽 https://t.co/fJklhBnpKz
— Carlos Correa (@TeamCJCorrea) January 22, 2021
Willson Contreras (Cubs catcher)
RIP Mr Hank Aaron.
Your legacy will always be alive 🙏🏼— Willson Contreras (@WContreras40) January 22, 2021
Adam Jones (former Orioles outfielder)
Yooooooooooo😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞RIP to one of the greatest baseball players and human beings ever. Wow I’m floored but privileged to have been in Mr. Aarons presence!! Just wow. https://t.co/2Q87MzDVB1
— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) January 22, 2021
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