Boxing icon Muhammad Ali mourned by MLB teams, players

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Muhammad Ali’s death at the age of 74 on Friday night shook the sports world. MLB players and teams reacted to the icon and his impact on the world of sports and the world at large.

Major League Baseball tweeted this amazing Vine:

Rest easy, Champ. https://t.co/p5aeQUhyC6

— MLB (@MLB) June 4, 2016

Numerous major league players and former players tweeted about Muhammad Ali’s death:

Forever a champion. #RIPAli pic.twitter.com/cPjMwSwije

— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) June 4, 2016

RIP Muhammad Ali. An inspiration for all! #GOAT ?

— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) June 4, 2016

RIP to the legendary #MuhammadAli. #Boxing #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/tSkByG3KNf

— Adrián González (@Adrian_ElTitan) June 4, 2016

RIP Muhammad Ali #GOAT #athleteactivist

— Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) June 4, 2016

Sad news about the Muhammad Ali. Nobody enjoyed life like you. RIP …

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