Below are reactions from around the sportsworld to the news that at age 68.
Broncos head coach Vance Joseph: “I was in Boulder. He was obviously the first manager of the Rockies and took them to a playoff appearance. That’s a big deal around here. He made baseball relevant and obviously now, it’s a franchise that’s a real franchise in baseball.”
Don Baylor told me " son you're making a lot of people proud you will never know. You're a true joy to watch "
— Dontrelle Willis (@DTrainMLB)
Don Baylor was a really good ballplayer and an excellent manager. Baseball and all those who knew him, lost an amazing man today.
— Pete Rose (@PeteRose_14)
Here's how I remember Don Baylor, playing for Gramp's in the 80s when I was a kid. A great man, gone way too soon.
— Lindsay Berra 〽️ (@lindsayberra)
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As a manager, coach and friend, Don Baylor will forever be a part of the fabric of the Colorado Rockies:
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies)
The mourn the passing of former manager Don Baylor.
We send our condolences to his family and friends.
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs)
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of former coach Don Baylor. Rest in peace, Groove.
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks)
Todd Helton on passing of Don Baylor: "This is a terrible shock. The thing I loved about him is that he cared about you, not just baseball."
— Patrick Saunders (@psaundersdp)
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Yankee Don Baylor. He was a great man & we send our thoughts to his family & friends.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees)
We mourn the loss of former Oriole Don Baylor. Our thoughts are with his family.
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles)
Condolences to the friends & family of former coach Don Baylor (1990-91) who passed away today.
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers)
So sad hearing of the passing of Don Baylor. A World Champion in every walk of life. I'll miss you my friend. 🙏🏻
— Mark Gubicza (@Markgubicza)
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