D-backs mourn the loss of sports icon Ali

CHICAGO — The death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali was met with sadness in the D-backs’ clubhouse.

Ali, who passed away late Friday night, lived in Scottsdale, Ariz., and in the early years of the D-backs franchise made several appearances at Chase Field.

“Sad,” said D-backs manager Chip Hale. “I knew he was sick and in the hospital, but obviously his passing is tough. I think he won his first title the year I was born. So I saw him as a young child. Such a great fighter, and then all the things he did socially were unbelievable.”

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