Braves legend Chipper Jones shared a heartwarming message in regards to the late rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, who died Tuesday on the age of 76.
“Saddened to hear of the passing of Ozzy Osbourne today. Jones wrote on X. “I feel Ozzy and I will forever be linked due to his song, ‘Crazy Train’!”
Jones used Osbourne’s iconic music “Crazy Train” as his walk-up tune throughout his profession, which led to at least one humorous interplay with Mets catching legend Mike Piazza. Jones remembered the alternate between the Baseball Corridor of Famers.
“Facing the Mets at home….I walk to the plate and say ‘Hey Mike [Piazza], how’s it going?’ He says, ‘I’m doing fine Larry, but I hate this f–king song!’ I said ‘ Well, get ready cuz ur gonna hear about 5 times today!’ Pretty funny”
Jones tormented the Mets in his profession with 49 homers and a .949 OPS throughout 245 video games.
And with the passing of the legendary rocker, Jones was not the one sports activities determine to put up a tribute to the late Black Sabbath singer.
The Patriots additionally posted to X about Osbourne after the franchise used “Crazy Train” for 20 years.
“The New England Patriots are saddened to learn of the passing of music legend Ozzy Osbourne, who provided the iconic intro for Patriots games for over 20 years,” the assertion learn. “Condolences to his family and all who mourn his loss.”
Osbourne as soon as performed “Crazy Train” reside at Gillette Stadium to open the 2005 Patriots’ season after the crew received back-to-back Tremendous Bowls.
In 1984, Osbourne was arrested in St. Louis whereas carrying a Blues jersey, which led the NHL crew to pay tribute on Tuesday.
“St. Louis loves you, Ozzy. RIP,” the Blues wrote on X.
