George H.W. Bush: Sports world reacts to death of former president

Former President George H.W. Bush gives the cheering crowd a thumbs up and former First Lady Barbara Bush waves as they take the field for the coin toss while the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dec 1, 2018

Tributes poured in from the sports world as news spread early Saturday of the death of former president George H.W. Bush.

Here’s a sampling of what’s being said on social media:

We mourn the loss of former president and @YaleBaseball captain George H.W. Bush. He received the NCAA’s highest honor in 1986 – the Theodore Roosevelt award. pic.twitter.com/iuo2CiunFR
— NCAA (@NCAA) December 1, 2018

“President Bush was a great American who devoted his life to serving his country. He epitomized class and dignity and was a true patriot.”

Jim Crane’s full statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush: https://t.co/bVSshRMjT1 pic.twitter.com/Q8FL4A9qnr
— Houston Astros (@astros) December 1, 2018

A special moment ahead of Super Bowl LI in Houston as the late President George H.W. Bush delivers the coin toss. pic.twitter.com/Myb0IH3JhM
— NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2018

Historic Baseball Box Score: Yale beats Fordham, 3-1 (April 12, 1947) Yale captain George H.W. Bush at first base, Vin Scully in centerfield for Fordham! (RT via @darrenrovell) #RIP41 #Bush41 pic.twitter.com/V6DkMfToGu
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) December 1, 2018

Statement from @TilmanJFertitta and family on the passing of former President George H.W. Bush. pic.twitter.com/sfi5V6JIxQ
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 1, 2018

#RIP41 🙏🏻 https://t.co/jRJo0meIr7 pic.twitter.com/Sv4kcAPiIX
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) December 1, 2018

Two great men who aren’t with us anymore. Thank you George H.W. Bush and Bob McNair for leaving a legacy that changed this country and me forever. Have always been proud to be a Texan. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/e4HeEeqJhn
— Case Keenum (@casekeenum) December 1, 2018

MLB Network mourns the passing of President George H.W. Bush.

A look back at his life and love of baseball. pic.twitter.com/qXXHy8o3I3
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 1, 2018

We are sorry to hear about the passing of President George H.W. Bush. We fondly remember his visit with our USA Women's National Team during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. #RIP41 pic.twitter.com/NQgmdMB1DX
— USA Water Polo (@USAWP) December 1, 2018

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