Marlins post tribute to Ali following his death

MIAMI — The passing of boxing icon Muhammad Ali touched home with the Marlins.

Ali, who died on Friday night at a Phoenix-area hospital, was the honored guest in the inaugural game at Marlins Park in 2012, when the newly rebranded Miami Marlins faced the Cardinals.

Moments after the Marlins lost 6-2 to the Mets on Friday night, the Marlins posted a tribute to Ali on their video scoreboard. A famous image of a youthful Ali in the boxing ring was shown, and under the photo read: Muhammad Ali 1942-2016.

The Greatest’s words, as are posted in our clubhouse. …

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