Former teammates mourn passing of ex-MLB player Darryl Hamilton

Many MLB players were shocked to learn that their former colleague Darryl Hamilton was killed in an apparent murder-suicide and mourned his passing on Twitter.

Former MLB player Darryl Hamilton was killed in an apparent murder-suicide Sunday afternoon in Texas. After the news was announced on Monday, many former MLB players, including several of Hamilton's teammates, mourned his passing on Twitter. 

Police believe Hamilton, 50, was shot multiple times by his girlfriend, Monica Jordan, 44, before Jordan turned the gun on herself.

Hamilton played 13 seasons in the majors from 1988–2001 as an outfielder with the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers and Colorado Rockies.

Hamilton was remembered as a kind, fun-loving man by his colleagues and the media members who covered him. 

RIP Hambone.I'm beyond saddened to hear the awful news.So hard to believe.A great man,teammate,and friend. Ill miss u pic.twitter.com/9ORTX2yE7n

— Al Leiter (@AlLeiter22) June 22, 2015

Devastated and sadden to hear Darryl Hamilton has passed. RIP ''Ham Bone''. Thoughts & prayers are with the family.

— Cecil Cooper (@CecilCooop) June 22, 2015

I am shocked by the terrible news about my former teammate Darryl Hamilton. I will always remember his smiling face and positive attitude

— Don August (@DonAugust38) June 22, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and especially his young kids. RIP Hambone, you'll surely be missed

— Don August (@DonAugust38) June 22, 2015

RIP Darryl Hamilton!!! We All Will Miss You Man!! A Great Person and a Great Friend!!! #HamBone

— Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) June 22, 2015

R.I.P Darryl Hamilton. A good baseball player but great human #MLBfamily

— Dontrelle Willis (@DTrainMLB) June 22, 2015

Man Darryl Hamilton. Fun to play against. Hard nosed and always smiling. RIP my brother. Very sad news

— greg swindell (@GregSwindell) June 22, 2015

My buddy Darrell Hamilton rest in peace my brother great teammate

— Lenny Harris (@LennyHarris) June 22, 2015

Way to soon. I'm numb to this senseless act of violence. Bone you will be missed immensely. Our hearts are crushed. RIPDarrylHamilton

— Sean Casey (@TheMayorsOffice) June 22, 2015

RIP DHam-Just can't believe this is real..You will be missed bro.

— cliff floyd (@CliffFloyd30) June 22, 2015

Got to know him as an opponent and a friend, outstanding guy. God rest his soul. http://t.co/YCOAD6iF4t

— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) June 22, 2015

Stunned by the passing of one of the best Men I've known. Truly sad day @BaseballQuotes1 https://t.co/teNgbBKoOD

— Jerry Hairston, Jr. (@TheRealJHair) June 22, 2015

Thoughts and prayers out to the family of Darryl Hamilton. Great man, great teammate, and even better person. RIP DHam.

— Dan Plesac (@Plesac19) June 22, 2015

Damn we lost a good brother people 😔 https://t.co/wJ8AEavADY

— Cameron (@_darkman44) June 22, 2015

Baseball lost a great man today. What a senseless act of violence. Sad day. RIP Darryl Hamilton

— Tim Wakefield (@TimWakefield49) June 22, 2015

My hearts broken over the death of @dham18 #DarrylHamilton he was truly one of the "good guys"! Prayers to his ex-wife and children #RIP

— Marlon Anderson (@MarlonAnderson8) June 22, 2015

Saddened to hear the tragic news about Darryl Hamilton. Great competitor & a great dude. #RIP @MLBNetwork @IntentionalTalk

— Blummer Bock (@blummer27) June 22, 2015

- Dan Gartland