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Stuart Scott passed away January 4 at the age of 49 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. He is most known for being a highly acclaimed anchor on SportsCenter. Many Major League Baseball teams and players and ex-players, along with athletes from other sports, reporters, and fans took to Twitter to mourn the loss of a member of the sports family that meant so much to them.
We are heartbroken to report that Stuart Scott has died after a long fight with cancer. He was 49. pic.twitter.com/aI0TGwFqGU
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 4, 2015
No words...Stuart Scott rest in peace..you will be missed
— Erin Andrews (@ErinAndrews) January 4, 2015
RIP @StuartScott . Got to meet you at sporting events and you were always such a gentleman. Mr #ESPN pic.twitter.com/pBiI15tyR7
— Debbie Dennler (@debdenn) January 4, 2015
@StuartScott. Innovative. Creative. Respected by the Sports world and will be sorely missed. Brave inspiring fight against cancer . GodBless
— Ozzie Smith (@STLWizard) January 4, 2015
Rich Eisen delivered a tearful goodbye to Stuart Scott on NFL Network. http://t.co/C1Mk6iIBQu pic.twitter.com/oMna3BksAs
— SB Nation (@SBNation) January 4, 2015
Cool as the other side of the pillow RIP Stuart Scott
— Jon Jay 2J (@jonjayU) January 4, 2015
I got met Stuart Scott. For a boy who loved sports it was like meeting a hero. He will always be cooler than the other side of the pillow!
— Logan Morrison (@CupOfLoMo) January 4, 2015
— Drew Silva (@drewsilv) January 4, 2015
R.I.P @StuartScott you are missed.⚾️ pic.twitter.com/XG0xHbqE9M
— Barry L Bonds (@BarryBonds) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott! A true definition of a fighter and leader. Just a sad day. You'll be missed #booyah
— Mike Napoli (@MikeNapoli25) January 4, 2015
Stuart Scott is Sports Center. He will be missed.
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) January 4, 2015
We lost one of the greatest today #RIPStuartScott, but heaven gained a wonderful individual! #NoMoreSuffering
— Dexter Fowler (@DexterFowler) January 4, 2015
On behalf of the Mets organization, our deepest condolences to Stuart Scott's family and his extended family at ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ypTdJo1j41
— New York Mets (@Mets) January 4, 2015
Terribly sad news to wake up to this morning. RIP Stuart Scott. Thanks for narrating so many great sports memories. Seemed like a class guy.
— Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) January 4, 2015
The Dodgers offer their condolences to the family, friends and fans of Stuart Scott.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 4, 2015
"Cooler than the other side of the Pillow"..R.I.P Stuart Scott
— Leonard Little (@DBL_L_01) January 4, 2015
Stuart Scott. Cool as the other side of the pillow. Thanks for 21 years of dignity and inspiration. Rest in peace.
— James Roday (@JamesRoday) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott. Will always be "As cool as the other side of the pillow." #legend
— Josh from SOTY (@JOSH_WILLS29) January 4, 2015
don't even know what to say about Stuart Scott. I grew up watching him multiple times a day. helped me find the humor in sports. so so sad.
— Lana Berry (@Lana) January 4, 2015
Wow it's not gonna be the same watching SportsCenter without Stuart Scott. Prayers go out to his family. #Booyah
— Sam Tuivailala (@Stuivailala) January 4, 2015
Wow, so sad to hear about the passing of Stuart Scott. A true legend, fighter, and inspiration to all of us. RIP #BOOYAAAAH
— Marco Gonzales (@MarcoGonzales_) January 4, 2015
The Astros send condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and colleagues of Stuart Scott. Rest in peace.
— Houston Astros (@astros) January 4, 2015
We are saddened to hear about the passing of longtime @espn anchor Stuart Scott. Our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) January 4, 2015
Hold the ones you love closer. Let them know you love them. RIP to Stuart Scott.
— Rob Kaminsky (@Kaminsky21) January 4, 2015
Our prayers are with the daughters of Stuart Scott, who made baseball highlights cooler than the other side of the pillow the past 20 years.
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) January 4, 2015
When I was still at USC and new to Twitter, Stuart Scott absolutely made my day on my 21st birthday. #RestInParadise pic.twitter.com/UUmtexiOHs
— Kari Van Horn (@KariVanHorn) January 4, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Stuart Scott. Respect and condolences for a true professional.
— Albert Pujols (@PujolsFive) January 4, 2015
It's a sad day in sports. What a moving tribute. #RIP RT @ESPNPR A tribute to @StuartScott that just aired on ESPN http://t.co/HcGpEkigLu
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 4, 2015
RIP @StuartScott, your courageous fight and love for others has left an impact on all of us that we will never forget. Godbless #Booyah
— Carson Kelly (@carskelly) January 4, 2015
Cooler than the other side of the pillow, Stuart Scott epitomized courage on and off camera: http://t.co/7ChLhR2TFX pic.twitter.com/au8p1hUIrG
— MLB (@MLB) January 4, 2015
"You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and by the manner which you live" - Stuart Scott
— Double M's (@Mcode38) January 5, 2015
If everybody in sports media loved sports as much as Stuart Scott did, sports media would be unbelievably crazy-awesome.
— Dan Szymborski (@DSzymborski) January 4, 2015
President Barack Obama issues statement on Stuart Scott: "He entertained us, and in the end, he inspired us." pic.twitter.com/KYd7pHoIGR
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 5, 2015
"You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, & in the manner in which you live" - @StuartScott #BOOYAH
— Jason Motte (@JMotte30) January 4, 2015
We leave an empty seat on the SportsCenter set tonight to honor Stuart Scott. We will miss him. pic.twitter.com/gUlauQI1P4
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 5, 2015
what else is going in baseball...
- Dan Szymborski's least favorite offseasons this year - ESPN
- Hall of Famers Pedro Martinez and Randy Johnson at their Hall of Famer-est. - Fangraphs
- Never too early to start thinking about next year's Hall of Fame results. - Fox Sports
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Congratulations guys on your induction in to Baseball #HOF2015 pic.twitter.com/Bqi0rXNYAP
— Barry L Bonds (@BarryBonds) January 8, 2015 -
2015 #SpringTraining first workout dates for each club: pic.twitter.com/40tqwANxU0
— MLB Public Relations (@MLB_PR) January 8, 2015 - This woman's baseball cards are worth $1 million. - SBNation
- Rick Ankiel has a new job with the Nationals. - STLToday
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Barry Bonds did not make it into the Hall of Fame this year. Some people are taking it a little harder than others:
Also of note, I'm working on a longish Barry Bonds piece. pic.twitter.com/vUoDzFPigF
— Grant Brisbee (@mccoveychron) January 8, 2015
what the cardinals are up to...
KNOW THINE ENEMY...
the nl central
- Busts and stars. - Fangraphs
viva el stuff...
Hey all, Jim Edmonds deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. Have a good day, Joe
— stlCupofJoe (@stlCupofJoe) January 7, 2015
The other one looks at the different Cardinal line-up possibilities with the team as it is. - Viva el Birdos
VanHicklestein @azta110790 @lil_scooter93 @zachasross Lockhart is truly the Matheny to Dumbledore's Mo
— Ben Heidinger (@benheidinger) January 7, 2015
other things...
- The Oylmpics are coming to Boston in 2024. - Team USA
- There is some scary stuff going on in the world lately. Keep Paris in your thoughts and stay safe all your VEBers near there! - USA Today
- The Blues new strategy to score all the goals seems to be working as they have won three in a row! - St. Louis Game Time
- Four former Rams are Hall of Fame finalists. But not Isaac Bruce because ajkdahoifpdanognkaofadk [flips desk]! - Turf Show Times
- Oh and also the Rams could be moving to LA okay bye now I have to go buy some eggs and throw them at someone. - Turf Show Times
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