Most of the world will remember Prince Rogers Nelson as an insanely-gifted singer, musician, songwriter, producer, actor, and performer that gave us timeless hits like “Little Red Corvette,” “When Doves Cry,” “Kiss” and, of course, “Purple Rain.” But for the residents of Minneapolis, he was also a hometown hero.
The Minnesota Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Lynx, United FC and Wild all paid tribute to His Royal Badness after his untimely passing on Thursday.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
The Minnesota Vikings linked to Prince’s song “Long Reign the Purple and Gold” on Twitter and declared Friday #PurpleForPrince.
"Long reign the purple and gold."
Thanks for everything, Prince. You'll be missed.
LISTEN: https://t.co/pl1G0i8orw pic.twitter.com/yDYcgjQgeo
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 22, 2016
Tomorrow isn't a typical #PurpleFriday, tomorrow it's #PurpleForPrince. pic.twitter.com/CWhuhgBapr
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 22, 2016
MINNESOTA TWINS
The Minnesota Twins honored the six-time Grammy winner by turning Target Field purple, scheduling a free Purple Rain viewing party for Saturday, and adding his name to their All-Star Wall.
Join us for a Purple Rain viewing party, tomorrow at Target Field Station! Music at 6:30, movie at 8:00. pic.twitter.com/SzbPq1D6yP
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) April 22, 2016
A nice tribute to Prince left on our All-Star Wall. pic.twitter.com/VHspFr3ab7
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) April 22, 2016
Kirby Puckett’s son shed an emoticon tear for Prince.
Rip Prince 😢
— Kirb Ⓜ️ (@KirbyPuckettJr_) April 21, 2016
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
The joint offices of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx basketball franchises also went purple for the day.
#Twolves and #Lynx offices at @600Hennepin are shining purple tonight. pic.twitter.com/IrHUnh0L4l
— The Courts (@Twolves_Lynx) April 22, 2016
RIP to the legend Prince! Minnesota's very own.. You will be missed!
— Tyus Jones (@Tyusjones06) April 21, 2016
MINNESOTA LYNX
The Minnesota Lynx followed the Wolves lead and expressed their sorrow with a play on “When Doves Cry.”
When doves cry, Lynx cry. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/XgcfdnN95D
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) April 21, 2016
MINNESOTA UNITED FC
The Minnesota United FC, which will join Major League Soccer in 2017 or 2018 as an expansion team, paid respects with an edited photo of a player huddle.
#RIP Prince, a Minnesota legend. pic.twitter.com/7GL6BXsn1D
— Minnesota United FC (@MNUnitedFC) April 21, 2016
MINNESOTA WILD
The Minnesota Wild’s Xcel Energy Center arena played host to Prince on more than one occasion.
We mourn the death of @prince.
Rest in peace to the iconic Minnesota musician, one we were proud to call our own. pic.twitter.com/2lQox9ndaV
— Xcel Energy Center (@XcelEnergyCtr) April 21, 2016
Custom @mnwild jersey for @prince to celebrate 3 sold out shows in 2004 #Prince #PrinceTribute pic.twitter.com/BYe1Lsuk88
— Xcel Energy Center (@XcelEnergyCtr) April 22, 2016
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