Bryce Harper dons tribute to Jose Fernandez on All-Star Game cleats
Jul 11, 2017, 6:00 PM
Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident in September last year.
With the popular star gone and the All-Star Game in Miami this year, there wasn’t a better time to pay tribute to the late 24-year-old.
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper donned Fernandez with his number on his cleats for Tuesday’s game, captioning his picture with “For you Nino!”
For you Nino!💯 #JDF pic.twitter.com/jBWxNERwjs
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) July 11, 2017
Although Harper never played with Fernandez, his death devastated many not only because of how young he was, but also because of his personality and fun-loving spirit towards the game.
Harper wasn’t the only one declaring a message with his footwear.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cosart wore cleats with the donkey from the movie “Shrek” on them. His left shoe read, “Life is better with a donkey.”
When you dress for Miami, you dress with flair.
(📸 @mikeoz) pic.twitter.com/8rr4rdSAFK
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) July 11, 2017
His cleats were inspired from his teammate’s comments earlier this season, where first baseman Joey Votto promised Cozart a donkey if he was voted into the All-Star Game.
