Twitter Has Fun With Paul O'Neill After Getting Shout Out From Donald Trump
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Apparently Paul O'Neill is a Donald Trump supporter.
The former New York Yankees great and current broadcaster was at the billionaire's victory rally in Jupiter, Florida, Tuesday night after Trump captured the Mississippi and Michigan Republican primaries.
Trump pointed out O'Neill in the crowd, asking for his endorsement, and apparently getting it.
"Do you endorse me? I love you. Thank you, Paul. Wow, that's a great endorsement from Ohio," Trump said with a smile.
Donald Trump recognizes former New York Yankee Paul O'Neill at his press conference https://t.co/fTEMgyh3bFhttps://t.co/zBACoZymme
— CSPAN (@cspan) March 9, 2016
After Trump mentioned the former World Champion's name, Twitter decided to have fun at O'Neill's expense.
Paul O'Neill secretary of hitting home runs for kids in the hospital. pic.twitter.com/MUpoJ7V4zS
— Ben White (@morningmoneyben) March 9, 2016
The Paul O'Neill thing really came from right field.
— Chris Cillizza (@ChrisCillizza) March 9, 2016
Like Paul O'Neill did, Donald Trump is hoping to learn how to beat lefties late in his career.
— Joe Sheehan (@joe_sheehan) March 9, 2016
Did Paul O'Neill just secure a cabinet position? #SecondShoutout #StillASportsTweet
— Michelle Beadle (@MichelleDBeadle) March 9, 2016
Paul O'Neill is dead to me ....
— David Benjamin Firstman (@Firstmanagram) March 9, 2016
Paul O'Neill just personally endorsed @realDonaldTrump during Trump's rally. It's a great night to be a baseball fan!
— robneyer ⚾️????♂️???????? (@robneyer) March 9, 2016
When I used to see Paul O'Neill glowering in his corner of the NYY clubhouse, I'd wonder what he was thinking about. Now I know: Nothing.
— Steven Goldman (@GoStevenGoldman) March 9, 2016
Yankee Paul O'Neill endorses Trump!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I weren't already a Trump supporter, I would be now.
— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) March 9, 2016
Damn Paul O'Neill, you just lost a whole lotta #Yankees fans respect.
— ???????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? (@tamer_hadi) March 9, 2016
Donald Trump apparently now has Paul O'Neill's support. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio currently fighting it out for Ricky Ledee's endorsement.
— Joe Galotti (@JoeGalotti) March 9, 2016
Now that "Paul O'Neill" has endorsed @realDonaldTrump #BernieSanders is trying to find Bernie Williams for a endorsement as well..
— Cornelius Moore (He/His/Him) (@CMooreHere) March 9, 2016
Over 17 seasons with the Yankees and Cincinnati Reds, O'Neill compiled 2,105 hits and slugged 281 home runs, while winning five championships.