Former Pitcher Roy Halladay Killed In Plane Crash
HOLIDAY, Fla. (AP) — Roy Halladay, a two-time Cy Young Award winner who pitched a perfect game and a playoff no-hitter, died Tuesday when his private plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. He was 40.
NTSB will conduct investigation into plane crash that killed Roy Halladay, sheriff says. https://t.co/FPc2kjVUb3 pic.twitter.com/U2JZSjYOto
— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 7, 2017
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said during a news conference that Halladay's ICON A5 went down about noon Tuesday near Holiday, Florida.
The sheriff's office marine unit responded to the downed plane and found Halladay's body. No survivors were found.
They said they couldn't confirm if there were additional passengers on the plane or say where it was headed.
This date. This time. Seven years ago.@RoyHalladay made history. pic.twitter.com/EKBwOtOwJL
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) October 6, 2017
Halladay retired in 2013 after 12 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays followed by four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The right-hander was an eight-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young Award winner.
Halladay was an amateur pilot who often posted on social media about small planes. ICON aircraft had posted a video with Halladay trying out a new plane.
Blown away with the stunning Icon A5, Kirk Hawkins and his staff! I won't sleep until my first flight mid May!! pic.twitter.com/50MPe103B4
— Roy Halladay (@RoyHalladay) April 8, 2016
What do clouds feel like? I didn't know either until I got my new Icon A5! I'm getting bruises on my arms from constantly pinching myself! pic.twitter.com/BaObEUj3Xo
— Roy Halladay (@RoyHalladay) October 13, 2017
I'm really not big on posting pic's of my stuff and I'll never be on Cribs... but this A5 is so outrageous I'd feel guilty not sharing pics! pic.twitter.com/UUmZMfgsff
— Roy Halladay (@RoyHalladay) October 17, 2017
We are saddened by the tragic news that Roy Halladay, 2-time Cy Young Award winner & 8-time All-Star, has died in a plane crash. He was 40. pic.twitter.com/SOFv3bOLyt
— MLB (@MLB) November 7, 2017
ICON released a statement on Tuesday addressing Halladay's death.
The company offered their condolences to the pitcher's family and said they "will do everything it can to support the accident investigation going forward and we ill comment further when more information is available."
Statement from @ICONAircraft, which made Roy Halladay's plane.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 7, 2017
Company announced Halladay received their first 2018 plane just 26 days ago. pic.twitter.com/idRsTOxDp6
ICON also said that they had gotten to know Halladay and his family in recent months and that he was a great advocate and friend of theirs.
Other baseball players to die in plane crashes included Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente in a relief mission from Puerto Rico traveling to earthquake victims in Nicaragua on New Year's Eve in 1972; New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson piloting his own plane near his home in Canton, Ohio, in 1979; and Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle piloting his own plane in New York City in 2006.
The Phillies and Blue Jays sent out statements on Halladay's passing Tuesday.
"We are numb over the very tragic news about Roy Halladay's untimely death. There are no words to describe the sadness that the entire Phillies family is feeling over the loss of one of the most respected human beings to ever play the game. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we pass along our condolences to Brandy, Ryan and Braden."
Phillies statement on the sudden & tragic passing of Roy Halladay: pic.twitter.com/gGhv7JUKv0
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) November 7, 2017
"The Toronto Blue Jays organization is overcome by grief with the tragic loss of one of the franchise's greatest and most respected players, but even better human being. It is impossible to express what he has meant to this franchise, the city, and its fans. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."
Statement from the Blue Jays organization on the tragic passing of Roy Halladay: pic.twitter.com/Ih8D0RQE9p
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 7, 2017
The baseball community flooded social media with condolences after news came of Halladay's death.
Cole Hamels on Roy Halladay pic.twitter.com/0NYqk2E9aC
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) November 7, 2017
The Rangers are saddened by the tragic passing of Roy Halladay. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and teammates.
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) November 7, 2017
Devastating. One of my favorite teammates ever. The blueprint for what a competitor looks like.
— Michael Young (@MikeyY626) November 7, 2017
RIP Roy Halladay. Heartbroken for his family
We are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of former teammate Roy Halladay. Our thoughts and… https://t.co/yXWAF0zTwD
— Hamels Foundation (@TheHamels) November 7, 2017
So sad gone before your time Doc. Thoughts and prayers RIP ???? https://t.co/oDTehcnPJK
— Wade Boggs (@ChickenMan3010) November 7, 2017
I wanted to be Roy Halladay. I'm heartbroken, rest easy Doc.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) November 7, 2017
One of the best to ever do it. I had a front row seat to watch his greatness. RIP Doc. ???????? to Brandy and the kids.
— Vernon Wells (@VernonWells10) November 7, 2017
Rest In Peace Doc Halladay. One of the best to ever do it. You will be missed.
— Dallas Keuchel (@kidkeuchy) November 7, 2017
Very sad to hear about this. Good man, great pitcher and competitor. My condolences to his family ???????? https://t.co/pLvgq8OrtC
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) November 7, 2017
Rest In Peace to one of the best pitchers I've ever faced. Praying that God comforts his family… https://t.co/KQEcUBxZEB
— Torii Hunter (@toriihunter48) November 7, 2017
Shocked and saddened... gone way too soon. One of the best ever. #RIPDoc
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) November 7, 2017
I can't believe it. So many times we competed against each other and even while competing, I wanted to see you! My condolences to his family https://t.co/q5VGqQvoDu
— Pedro Martinez (@45PedroMartinez) November 7, 2017
Such a sad day. We lost a great ball player but an even better human being. Many prayers to Brandy, Ryan, & Brayden. We will miss you Roy.
— Ryan Howard (@ryanhoward) November 7, 2017
In shock over the terrible news about Roy Halladay... a pitcher I grew up admiring & rooting for. Praying for his family & friends. #RIPDoc
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) November 7, 2017
Just heard the tragic news about @RoyHalladay and I'm speechless. One of the best pitchers I've ever seen play. Very sad day for our game.
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) November 7, 2017
This is heartbreaking ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/LGiPIzULvr
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) November 7, 2017
This hurts https://t.co/rXV3oGd6RR
— Andrew McCutchen (@TheCUTCH22) November 7, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Halladay family during this difficult time. The world lost a great one too early today #RIP34 pic.twitter.com/njBOuXZ9FW
— Max Scherzer (@Max_Scherzer) November 7, 2017
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