MLB Players Mourn Roy Halladay's Sudden Death In Plane Crash 

Roy Halladay’s sudden death Tuesday in a plane crash off the coast of Florida was a punch in the gut for the MLB community.

Halladay, just 40 years old, was an avid pilot but never lost the sense of wonder that came with soaring through the skies. He was the only passenger in the plane when it crashed into the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday afternoon.

His dominance stretched for more than a decade, inspiring countless young baseball players to follow in his footsteps. Many of those players are now in the major leagues and Halladay’s passing hit them especially hard.

Heart is broken to hear about Roy Halladay .great friend, teammate, father and husband. One of the best teammates ever! You will be missed !

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

Oh my god man. Day ruined. Wow. Prayers with the entire Halladay family. This is awful! https://t.co/nrS2INJ231

— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) November 7, 2017

Absolutely devastated to hear of the death of Roy Halladay. Just sick. One of my favorite pitchers to ever watch. Prayers for his family…

— Brad Ziegler (@BradZiegler) November 7, 2017

I wanted to be Roy Halladay. I’m heartbroken, rest easy Doc.

Sad day for baseball. Roy Halladay was one of my favorite pitchers to watch growing up. Baseball lost a legend today. Prayers up to his family.

— Rookie Davis (@rookdavis24) November 7, 2017

We were together in this journey as Canadian Baseball Hall of Famers, now you are gone. RIP Roy Halladay pic.twitter.com/x5Vv0r8djx

— Vladimir Guerrero (@VladGuerrero27) 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

So sad to hear about the tragic news about Roy Holladay. He was a pitcher I wanted to be just like early on in my career. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Gone too soon.

— Josh Smoker (@Josh_Smoker) November 7, 2017

— Jake Diekman (@JakeDiekman) November 7, 2017

My thoughts are w/ Roy's family, friends and teammates. Tragedies like this are very very hard to deal with. RIP Doc

Wow! Can't believe the news on Roy Halladay. One of my favorite guys to watch pitch! The baseball Gods got a good one! RIP Doc

— Brady Rodgers (@Rodg_20) November 7, 2017

Devastating. One of my favorite teammates ever. The blueprint for what a competitor looks like.

— Michael Young (@MikeyY626) November 7, 2017

So sad gone before your time Doc. Thoughts and prayers RIP 🙏 https://t.co/oDTehcnPJK

— Wade Boggs (@ChickenMan3010) November 7, 2017

So sad to hear about Roy Halliday. He helped me a ton as a kid growing up in Colorado. Such a huge loss to the baseball family. #RIPRoy

— David Aardsma (@TheDA53) November 7, 2017

In complete shock right now. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Halladay. My heart goes out to you. A great competitor, even better person.

Being a kid from Colorado, this man was my hero growing up!! Was a pleasure to watch pitch. Can't believe this happened https://t.co/F3yRacz5fx

— Kevin Gausman (@KevinGausman) November 7, 2017

RIP…Roy Halladay one of the greatest teammates I have had the privilege the play with. Our prayers are with his wife and 2 boys!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

— Kevin Millar (@KMillar15) November 7, 2017

RIP Roy Halladay, the greatest example of a true competitor and a true gentleman. May God Bless him and his family

— Huston Street (@HustonStreet) November 7, 2017

Phillies statement on the sudden & tragic passing of Roy Halladay: pic.twitter.com/gGhv7JUKv0

Statement from the Blue Jays organization on the tragic passing of Roy Halladay: pic.twitter.com/Ih8D0RQE9p

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 7, 2017

Halladay is survived by his wife, Brandy, and two sons, Ryan and Braden.

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