The All-Star outfielder became a larger-than-life figure in the eyes of Mets fans almost immediately after he put pen to paper on his historic 15-year, $765M contract that could exceed $800M total.

They approached the alter where Shields lay in a casket, one side open to reveal his serene face, the other side closed and draped with an American flag, symbolizing his service and sacrifice.

Losing a unanimous decision to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 last weekend cost Alex Pereira his light heavyweight championship and also his top-three status in the ESPN pound-for-pound rankings.