The New York Yankees held a moment of silence for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk after his horrific death on Wednesday. BREAKING: Charlie Kirk Dead At 31 After Horrific Shooting "Before tonight's game we held a moment of silence in memoriam of Charlie Kirk," the team said, according to Collin Rugg. "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," it added. The New York Yankees hold a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk before their game. "Before tonight's game we held a moment of silence in memoriam of Charlie Kirk," the team said. "Kirk founded the youth activist group “Turning Point USA” and had become a fixture on college… pic.twitter.com/NRj2fHYASz — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 10, 2025 Fox News noted: The incident prompted emotional responses from many prominent figures in the sports world, including former Yankee Mark Teixeira and New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. Kirk died after he was taken to a hospital in critical condition after being shot Wednesday at a Utah event, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. 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 "THIS IS GREAT TO SEE," former MLB pitcher John Rocker said. The New York Yankees just held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk. THIS IS GREAT TO SEE pic.twitter.com/RnSCyCJ4ZN — JohnRocker (@itsJohnRocker) September 10, 2025 The New York Times shared additional reactions from sports figures: “Doesn’t matter where you land on in the political landscape. Violence like this is never acceptable,” former New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman wrote on X. Some of the current and former athletes who reacted Wednesday — like Harrison Butker, Tim Tebow and Curt Schilling — are known for their conservative views. “Charlie was an optimist! He was leading a revival of conservative Christian values and the happiness it could lead to! Charlie is irreplaceable!” Auburn’s men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl wrote on X.