The passing of former Yankees legend Yogi Berra, their catcher for 18 seasons, a three-time MVP, 15-time All-Star, and 13-time World Series champion, has left a hole in the hearts of baseball fans everywhere. Since the news of his passing at 90 years old broke, athletes from across the spectrum of sports have been reacting on social media to the loss of an icon.
Red Sox star David “Big Papi” Ortiz, no fan of the Yanks, cast aside the rivalry to pay respects.
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A true legend in this game. #RIPYogiBerra pic.twitter.com/e0b7GCOWXr
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) September 23, 2015
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar didn’t even play baseball, but sports heroes can recognize their peers no matter what surface their game is played on.
I could not fit my thoughts about baseball legend Yogi Berra on Twitter. So checkout https://t.co/3E8awv8i8A — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) September 23, 2015
Angels outfielder Shane Victorino hopped on Twitter to express sadness, and Instagram to pay homage to Berra’s famed “Yogi-isms,” quotes that don’t make much sense, except they did when Yogi said them.
My thoughts and prayers to the Berra Family!!! Yogi you were an icon and legend to us all who play this amazing game of !!! #8 #YogiBerra
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) September 23, 2015
We all mourn the lost of a special man and more importantly what he meant to the great game I get to play!!! Your quotes and gracious desire for the game will be forever be missed YOGI but one thing that won't ever be forgotten was what you meant to the game of baseball as a player, a legend and an icon!!! RIP Yogi Berra #8 A photo posted by "FLYIN HAWAIIAN" (@shanevictorino) on Sep 22, 2015 at 11:26pm PDT
Starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy fondly references Berra’s tendency make people shake their head.
I choose to believe that his last words were a doozy #Yogi — Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) September 23, 2015
Former Yankees closer David Robertson may be on the White Sox now, but he clearly will miss Berra all the same.
The world's lost a legend and I've lost a friend. Rest easy, Yogi. I'll miss you buddy.
— David Robertson (@DRob30) September 23, 2015
Wrestling blurs the line between sports and entertainment, but former WWE and WCW star Kevin Nash can appreciate a talker.
RIP Yogi Berra one hell of a run. They broke the mold. — Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) September 23, 2015
Ever-controversial comedian Artie Lange had to add some spice to the condolences, making a dig at known racist MLB legend Ty Cobb in his tribute.
Who isn't hoping Yogi Berra is in Baseball Heaven joyfully telling Ty Cobb there's a black President! Go get em Yogi Miss you already
— Artie Lange (@artiequitter) September 23, 2015
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