When legendary singer, songwriter and musician Prince died Thursday, the entire planet went into mourning, and the sports world was no exception.
The outpouring from athletes was immediate and dramatic.
https://twitter.com/JabariParker/status/723202624204369922
RIP Prince..So bummed!!! supposed to hook up with him on Lookin for a fight Minn but he was in Europe. Amazin artist pic.twitter.com/Hh8e2juR7b
— danawhite (@danawhite) April 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/DexterFowler/status/723200230137667584
https://twitter.com/LewisHamilton/status/723208710160416771
Dozens of teams also tweeted out tributes. The reaction was particularly strong in Minnesota, where Prince was born and died. The Minnesota Timberwolves turned their website purple to honor their hometown legend, while the Minnesota Twins practically purple-ized their stadium.
Meanwhile, Prince got some play in several MLB parks Thursday night:
Nice that Yankee Stadium finally playing Prince. "Let's Go Crazy."
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) April 21, 2016
And on ESPN, SportsCenter turned the entire set purple to honor Prince.
Rest in peace, Prince.
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