Muhammad Ali was one of the rare athletes who transcended sports. He was more than a boxer, instead having an impact throughout the world.
His death Friday night brought out a flood of emotions from the sporting world, including those who play or have played in Wisconsin. Here's what was written about "The Greatest" from some of the athletes who admired him.
Sad news ... Thoughts and prayers to the family of the greatest of all time ... #MuhammadAli . RIP .
— Dan Plesac (@Plesac19) June 4, 2016
— Kevin Zeitler (@kzeit70) June 4, 2016
RIP to my favorite athlete of all time ? pic.twitter.com/Oinpk1ImgZ
— Michael Carter-Willi (@MCW1) June 4, 2016
RIP @MuhammadAli you were the greatest. Legends never die. You will be missed .
— Devin Harris (@Dev34Harris) June 4, 2016
RIP The Greates #ali
— Martin Maldonado (@Machete1224) June 4, 2016
#RIP #StingLikeABee pic.twitter.com/EBtXOaElF0
— Brian Wozniak (@wozniak85) June 4, 2016
Greatest of All Time.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 4, 2016
Inspiration.
Legend.
Rest in Peace Champ.#Ali
RIP to the Greatest pic.twitter.com/chAcXzYEGK
— Charlie Thomas IV (@Tr33top_T4LL) June 4, 2016
One of my favorite Muhammad Ali quotes, "It isn't the mountains ahead that wear you down. It's the pebble in your shoe." #TheGreatest
— Hilary Knight (@Hilary_Knight) June 4, 2016
"Inside a ring or out, there's nothing wrong with getting knocked down. Standing down now that's wrong." #TheGreatest #MuhammedAli #Icon
— Donald Driver (@Donald_Driver80) June 4, 2016
"Boxing benefited from Ali's talents, but not nearly as much as mankind benefited from his humanity." ?? #RipMuhammadAli
— Trevor Davis (@Trevor9Davis) June 4, 2016
R.I.P MUHAMMAD ALI #LEGENDARY #TBE
— JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) June 4, 2016
— Kenny Clark (@KCBoutThatLife) June 4, 2016
Hero's get remembered, but Legends never die. #RIP Muhammad Ali
— Adrian Houser (@AdrianHouser12) June 4, 2016
Rest easy to one of the most dominate athletes ever. It's a difference between being Cocky and Confident! pic.twitter.com/BFsqD2vrie
— Jayrone Elliott (@Jay_Elliott15) June 4, 2016
Rest peacefully ... https://t.co/Ufgo73TtAw
— Anthony K Davis (@AD908_Strong) June 4, 2016
"Don't count the days. Make the days count!"-Muhammad Ali #GOAT #MuhammedAli pic.twitter.com/Fw6qi7Y5i3
— Nic Kerdiles (@NicKerdiles) June 4, 2016
