New York Yankees honor Charlie Kirk with tribute, as sports stars rally with condolences

As the shock reverberated over the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the sports community found a way to honor him Wednesday night.

From tributes, prayers, and posted messages, the New York Yankees and others in the sports world reacted to the death of the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, who was a Chicago Cubs fan and was recently at a game at Wrigley Field.

Charlie Kirk at Wrigley Field a couple weeks ago with @Cubs ballplayers Matt Shaw and Michael Busch.

Presented without comment. pic.twitter.com/jIpSlxXZSQ

— Billy Krumb (@ClubhouseCancer) September 10, 2025

“Before tonight’s game we held a moment of silence in memoriam of Charlie Kirk. Kirk founded the youth activist group ‘Turning Point USA’ and had become a fixture on college campuses,” the Yankees’ social media account on X shared in a post Wednesday. “Charlie Kirk, a husband and father of two children, was 31 years old.”

Before tonight’s game we held a moment of silence in memoriam of Charlie Kirk.

Kirk founded the youth activist group “Turning Point USA” and had become a fixture on college campuses. Charlie Kirk, a husband and father of two children, was 31 years old. pic.twitter.com/Fz5xPlmdu0

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 10, 2025

Others also shared video and images of the tribute on X.

Before the first pitch at Yankee Stadium, a moment of silence was held for Charlie Kirk.

Now, in eternity, Charlie hears Jesus say: “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Charlie was a man who loved God, loved America, and stood boldly for truth…

Heaven gained a WARRIOR.… pic.twitter.com/SaXonQwLDG

— Ryann McEnany (@RyannMcEnany) September 10, 2025

New York Yankees honors Charlie Kirk pic.twitter.com/gq4PCA4FMh

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 10, 2025

Fans praised the Yankees for being a “class act.”

Thank you for doing this

— Jordan Schachtel (@JordanSchachtel) September 10, 2025

Thank you for doing what’s right.

Respect

— Liberacrat (@Liberacrat) September 10, 2025

Thank You Yankees.
Charlie Kirk was a class act and your organization is as well for honoring him. pic.twitter.com/eGysPxi82K

— John D (@jtd_gameon12) September 11, 2025

Others in the sports community also shared messages on X.

“Charlie was an optimist! He was leading a revival of conservative Christian values and the happiness it could lead to! Charlie is irreplaceable! A true evangelist,” Auburn coach Bruce Pearl posted.

Charlie was an optimist! He was leading a revival of conservative Christian values and the happiness it could lead to! Charlie is irreplaceable! A true evangelist. ” if you disagree with me, step up to the front of the line.” Condolences to his family and the young people of this…

— Bruce Pearl (@coachbrucepearl) September 10, 2025

OutKick’s Clay Travis delivered an emotional video message.

Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk and his family@ClayTravis pic.twitter.com/N1iON1zxGd

— OutKick (@Outkick) September 10, 2025

Others, from  NFL stars Brett Favre and Tim Tebow to Pittsburgh Steelers stars Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell, joined the chorus of condolences.

I’m shocked and devastated to learn about the passing of Charlie Kirk.

Above all else, Charlie was a follower of Jesus, a husband, and a dad. He was a man of passion, courage, and devotion to making an eternal impact.

Demi and I are praying for Erika, his two children, and…

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) September 11, 2025

I’m at a loss for words. Only thing I can think of is tragic.

Please keep Charlie Kirk and his family in your prayers… pic.twitter.com/yUYSZ8Gm16

— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) September 10, 2025

Thank you for your strong witness for Christ @charliekirk11. Thank you for pursuing truth and leading your family as a husband and father. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,…

— Harrison Butker (@buttkicker7) September 10, 2025

Prayers for Charlie Kirk

— Le’Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) September 10, 2025

The Charlie Kirk Shooting was disturbing, disgusting and wrong.

Praying for Charlie Kirk’s wife, kids and family.

It’s okay to disagree with someone’s political views, but celebrating his death makes you a despicable human.

No one deserves to be gunned down for their beliefs.

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) September 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk got shot for telling the truth. That is literally it.

What a mentally sick time we are living through

We need god more than ever

Praying for Charlie’s family and praying for these evil people to heal

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) September 10, 2025

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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida where she has been writing for the BizPacReview team since 2015.

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