What they're saying: MLB pioneer Monte Irvin departs

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RIP Negro League star & #SFGiants HOF Monte Irvin. Amazing life & career that helped change baseball & the world. Thank you Mr. Irvin. #hero

— Renel Brooks-Moon (@RenelSFVoyce) January 12, 2016

Look at these sharp-dressed men. RIP Monte Irvin. Say hey to both my Gramps! #RIPMonte #OrangeHigh #Giants #Yankees pic.twitter.com/TTxlwczhoP

— Lindsay Berra 〽️ (@lindsayberra) January 12, 2016

Sad day for the NLBM w/the passing of former Negro Leaguer Monte Irvin! Great player! An even greater man! @Royals pic.twitter.com/CGddOG3yHl

— Bob Kendrick (@nlbmprez) January 12, 2016

Official statement from #SFGiants President & CEO Larry Baer on the passing of Monte Irvin. #RIPMonte #ForeverGiant pic.twitter.com/rIykcSBxbi

— SFGiants (@SFGiants) January 12, 2016

We are saddened to learn that Hall of Famer Monte Irvin has passed away at 96https://t.co/C5t0eG7Pej#ForeverGiant pic.twitter.com/GFbtfyyN7Z

— SFGiants (@SFGiants) January 12, 2016

The Astros join the MLB community in mourning the passing of Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, a friend of the organization and Houston resident.

— Houston Astros (@astros) January 12, 2016

Hall of Fame outfielder Monte Irvin has died at age 96: https://t.co/CBsOMi6TJh pic.twitter.com/KjvCxkbSUN

— MLB (@MLB) January 12, 2016

We are saddened to learn that Hall of Famer and civil rights pioneer Monte Irvin has passed away at 96. #RIPMonte https://t.co/hPiHqfFcBt

— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) January 12, 2016