A heartfelt message from Braves icon Chipper Jones regarding the late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76.
Sad to hear about Ozzy Osbourne’s passing today. Jones wrote on X. ‘I believe Ozzy and I will always be connected because of his song, ‘Crazy Train’!
Keep yourself informed with the newest updates by signing up for the Morning Report Newsletter
Jones utilized Osbourne’s famous song “Crazy Train” as his entrance music throughout his career, resulting in a humorous moment with Mets’ legendary catcher Mike Piazza. Jones recalled the conversation between the two Baseball Hall of Famers.
Playing against the Mets at home… I walk up to the plate and say, ‘Hey Mike [Piazza], what’s up?’ He replies, ‘I’m doing okay, Larry, but I hate this damn song!’ I told him, ‘Well, get ready because you’re going to hear it about five times today!’ That was pretty funny.
Jones tormented the Mets throughout his career, hitting 49 home runs and achieving a .949 OPS in 245 games.
And as the legendary musician passed away, Jones was not the sole sports personality to express a tribute to the late Black Sabbath vocalist.
The Patriots also shared on X regarding Osbourne after the team utilized “Crazy Train” for two decades.
The New England Patriots are heartbroken upon hearing about the death of music icon Ozzy Osbourne, who delivered the famous intro for Patriots games for more than two decades,” the statement said. “Our condolences go out to his family and everyone grieving his loss.
The New England Patriots are heartbroken upon hearing about the death of music icon Ozzy Osbourne, who delivered the famous intro for Patriots games for more than two decades. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and everyone grieving his loss.pic.twitter.com/n21dmLvBzj
— New England Patriots (@Patriots)July 22, 2025
Osbourne performed “Crazy Train” live at Gillette Stadium during the 2005 Patriots’ season opener, following the team’s consecutive Super Bowl victories.
In 1984, Osbourne was taken into custody in St. Louis while sporting a Blues jersey, prompting the NHL team to honor him on Tuesday.
“St. Louis loves you, Ozzy. RIP,” the Blues posted on X.
