It’s rare to see two legends in the same place, but that’s exactly what happened recently, with Rod Carew and Ric Flair. For those who don’t know, Rod Carew is a legend in MLB. He played with distinction for the Minnesota Twins for nearly two decades. Carew dominated the sport in the 1970s and ‘80s, earning him a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Ric Flair, on the other hand, made a name for himself in the world of professional wrestling. The 16-time World Champion entertained audiences for decades with his flamboyant style and athleticism in the ring. He has since been enshrined in the WWE Hall of Fame, not once but twice. The second time was when he was a part of a team, The Four Horsemen.
Two Hall of Famers in the same room sharing a candid moment
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The two legendary athletes, Rod Carew and Ric Flair, crossed paths in an unforgettable moment that showcased their mutual admiration for each other. Carew took to Twitter to share a video of him and Flair.
In the video, Flair recites the names of former Twins players with ease, much to Carew’s surprise. The legendary first baseman was taken aback by Flair’s knowledge and memory of his former teammates, expressing his amazement in the caption of the tweet. The second line of the caption elevated the moment. Apparently, Carew, when he laid his eyes on Flair, he let out a loud, “Wooo!”, a signature catchphrase of the wrestler himself, according to ProwrestlingFandom.com.
I saw @RicFlairNatrBoy in Chicago recently. He knew all the old @twins players. I was surprised.
Not as surprised as he was when I yelled “Woooo” when I saw him 😁 https://t.co/zAVxzHHnrJ pic.twitter.com/XqbdeXDlrK
— Rod Carew (@RodCarew_29) January 29, 2023
The video captures a heartwarming and candid moment between two Hall of Famers from separate sports, coming together to reminisce and celebrate their careers. The sight of the two athletes showing mutual respect and admiration is a rare and special occurrence.
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The video not only serves as a reminder of Carew and Flair’s impressive careers, but it also highlights the close-knit community that exists among athletes.
Fans are ecstatic over the meeting
The meeting of Rod Carew and Ric Flair had fans feeling ecstatic, with many expressing their joy over the moment.
OMG. You don’t know how this makes me feel
— BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) January 29, 2023
The ultimate sign of respect. Ric looked thrilled to be in the presence of greatness
— Matt Wintner (@MattWintner) January 29, 2023
2 🐐's
— Danny_Boyy 🏒🎮🤘 (@sneakyy_D79) January 29, 2023
The admiration and respect that Ric Flair showed #RodCarew was very sweet and touching. It was nice to see him out of character and be kind. Whoooo!
— Gone Fishin' (@algexy53) January 29, 2023
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Watching you hit was like poetry.
— Mike Marino (@blulinr11) January 29, 2023
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The level of enthusiasm was palpable, with fans praising the former athletes for their incredible plays on the field and in the ring. Many expressed their happiness in seeing the two legends together, marveling at the camaraderie.
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