The Florida Panthers are honoring the life of former Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez before the team's game on Thursday night by auctioning off warmup jerseys with his name and No. 16 on the back.
Support #JDF16 and the Florida Panthers Foundation tonight, as we auction off opening night warmup jerseys for @Marlins Night. pic.twitter.com/uoxmF1STLj
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) February 9, 2017
Several members from the Marlins including Dee Gordon, Derek Dietrich, Tom Koehler, and J.T. Realmuto are in attendance as the Panthers pay tribute to Fernandez.
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— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) February 9, 2017
Fernandez lost his life in a boating accident on Sept. 25 in Miami. Shortly after, the league retired his No. 16 and several major-league players finished the season by honoring Fernandez with #JDF16 on their ball caps and jerseys.
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