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18 pictures of the Marlins' emotional tribute to Jose Fernandez

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September 27, 2016 9:15 am ET

The heart-wrenching news of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez’s death rocked the sports world on Sunday. The Marlins cancelled its game, and then in its first game back following the tragic news, staged a touching tribute to the pitcher.

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MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Miami Marlins players all wearing jerseys bearing the number 16 and name Fernandez honor the late Jose Fernandez before the game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on September 26, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** ORG XMIT: 607685695 ORIG FILE ID: 610592270

(Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Miami Marlins players look on from the dugout wearing Jose Fernandez jerseys in honor of the late pitcher during the game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on September 26, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 607685695 ORIG FILE ID: 610611602

(Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Dee Gordon of the Miami Marlins wearing a Jose Fernandez jersey in honor of the late pitcher during the game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on September 26, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 607685695 ORIG FILE ID: 610610562

(Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout where he had hung a Jose Fernandez jersey in honor of the late pitcher during the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on September 26, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 607685695 ORIG FILE ID: 610610546

(Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Miami Marlins players decorate their hats in honor of the late Jose Fernandez during the game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on September 26, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 607685695 ORIG FILE ID: 610610526

(Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Miami Marlins players all wearing jerseys bearing the number 16 and name Fernandez honor the late Jose Fernandez after the game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on September 26, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 607685695 ORIG FILE ID: 610610532

(Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Miami Marlins leave their hats on the pitching mound to honor the late Jose Fernandez after the game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on September 26, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 607685695 ORIG FILE ID: 610610564

(Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Miami Marlins leave their hats on the pitching mound to honor the late Jose Fernandez after the game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on September 26, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 607685695 ORIG FILE ID: 610610502

(Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Miami Marlins players look on from the dugout wearing Jose Fernandez jerseys in honor of the late pitcher during the game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on September 26, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 607685695 ORIG FILE ID: 610610508

(Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Fans drape a Cuban flag over Jose Fernanandez' name displayed in Marlins Park during the game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets on September 26, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 607685695 ORIG FILE ID: 610610494

(Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Miami Marlins players shake hands after the game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on September 26, 2016 in Miami, Florida. The entire Miami Marlins team wore Jose Fernandez jerseys in honor of the late pitcher. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 607685695 ORIG FILE ID: 610610484

(Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

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Miami Marlins' Martin Prado, left, walks off the field with manager Don Mattingly, right, after a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Miami. The Marlins defeated the Mets 7-3. The Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was honored during the game. Fernandez was killed in a boating accident early Sunday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) ORG XMIT: FLLS136

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Miami Marlins' Dee Gordon wears a T-shirt reading RIP in honor of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez as he walks through the dugout after a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Miami. Fernandez was killed in a boating accident early Sunday. The Marlins defeated the Mets 7-3. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) ORG XMIT: FLLS137

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Sep 26, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Jose Urena wears a hat with a memorial for teammate starting pitcher Jose Fernandez in the game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-262928 ORIG FILE ID: 20160926_jfv_bv1_047.jpg

(Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)

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Sep 26, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; A young fan holds a sign during the game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets at Marlins Park to honor Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez who passed away a day ago. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-262928 ORIG FILE ID: 20160926_jfv_bv1_042.jpg

(Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sport)

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Sep 26, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; The jersey of Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez hangs in the dugout during the game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-262928 ORIG FILE ID: 20160926_jfv_bv1_041.jpg

(Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)

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Miami Marlins players wearing a jersey in honor of pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) gather around the pitching mound before a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Miami. Fernandez died in a boating accident Sunday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) ORG XMIT: FLLS117

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Sep 26, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon (R) embraces an undefined woman in remembrance of Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez who passed away from a boating accident over the weekend prior to a game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-262928 ORIG FILE ID: 20160926_ads_su8_127.JPG

(Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)

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