Baseball World Reacts To Roy Halladay's Death
DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - Roy Halladay's death shocked the baseball world on Tuesday.
The right-hander, who was one of the best pitchers of his generation, died in a plane crash just off the Florida coast.
The baseball community flooded social media with condolences after news came of Halladay's death.
This is a just a sampling of the many posts that honored Halladay:
Cole Hamels on Roy Halladay pic.twitter.com/0NYqk2E9aC
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) November 7, 2017
Statement from Chase Utley: pic.twitter.com/rkFJVZiNic
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) November 7, 2017
The Rangers are saddened by the tragic passing of Roy Halladay. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and teammates.
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) November 7, 2017
Devastating. One of my favorite teammates ever. The blueprint for what a competitor looks like.
— Michael Young (@MikeyY626) November 7, 2017
RIP Roy Halladay. Heartbroken for his family
So sad gone before your time Doc. Thoughts and prayers RIP ???? https://t.co/oDTehcnPJK
— Wade Boggs (@ChickenMan3010) November 7, 2017
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Sad to see the news about Roy Halladay. My deepest condolences to his family.
— Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) November 7, 2017
I wanted to be Roy Halladay. I'm heartbroken, rest easy Doc.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) November 7, 2017
One of the best to ever do it. I had a front row seat to watch his greatness. RIP Doc. ???????? to Brandy and the kids.
— Vernon Wells (@VernonWells10) November 7, 2017
Rest In Peace Doc Halladay. One of the best to ever do it. You will be missed.
— Dallas Keuchel (@kidkeuchy) November 7, 2017
Very sad to hear about this. Good man, great pitcher and competitor. My condolences to his family ???????? https://t.co/pLvgq8OrtC
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) November 7, 2017
Rest In Peace to one of the best pitchers I've ever faced. Praying that God comforts his family… https://t.co/KQEcUBxZEB
— Torii Hunter (@toriihunter48) November 7, 2017
Shocked and saddened... gone way too soon. One of the best ever. #RIPDoc
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) November 7, 2017
I can't believe it. So many times we competed against each other and even while competing, I wanted to see you! My condolences to his family https://t.co/q5VGqQvoDu
— Pedro Martinez (@45PedroMartinez) November 7, 2017
Such a sad day. We lost a great ball player but an even better human being. Many prayers to Brandy, Ryan, & Brayden. We will miss you Roy.
— Ryan Howard (@ryanhoward) November 7, 2017
In shock over the terrible news about Roy Halladay... a pitcher I grew up admiring & rooting for. Praying for his family & friends. #RIPDoc
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) November 7, 2017
Just heard the tragic news about @RoyHalladay and I'm speechless. One of the best pitchers I've ever seen play. Very sad day for our game.
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) November 7, 2017
This is heartbreaking ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/LGiPIzULvr
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) November 7, 2017
This hurts https://t.co/rXV3oGd6RR
— Andrew McCutchen (@TheCUTCH22) November 7, 2017
Can't believe it. Roy was great guy and amazing pitcher, unhittable. This is very sad for the baseball family. Blessings to his family ????
— Hanley Ramirez ⚾️ (@HanleyRamirez) November 7, 2017
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