Max Scherzer shares story about Roy Halladay's incredible work ethic and how it inspired him

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The sports world lost an incredible human being on Tuesday in a tragic accident as Blue Jays legend Roy Halladay died in a plane crash.

BREAKING: Toronto Blue Jays legend Roy Halladay has died in a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico. He was 40

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Players, media members and fans from across the sports world shared memories and stories of Halladay.

Such a sad day. We lost a great ball player but an even better human being. Many prayers to Brandy, Ryan, & Brayden. We will miss you Roy.
— Ryan Howard (@ryanhoward) November 7, 2017

Remember the impact being a kid dreaming of the big leagues, and reading an article about Roy Halladay's work ethic and attention to detail.
— Jameson Taillon (@JTaillon19) November 7, 2017

The first cutter I ever saw was out of the hands of Roy Halladay. One of the best to do it. My condolences to his family.Lord be with them
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) November 7, 2017

Some of you have no idea what Roy Halladay meant to the careers of so many of the up & coming stars. Phone calls. Group talks etc. RIP Doc
— Daniel Norris (@DanielNorris18) November 7, 2017

Two-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer was one of the many players to share a story about Halladay, and his displays just how incredible his work ethic was.

My deepest condolences to the Halladay family during this difficult time. The world lost a great one too early today #RIP34 pic.twitter.com/njBOuXZ9FW
— Max Scherzer (@Max_Scherzer) November 7, 2017

The game Scherzer is referring to could be from March 9, 2012, when Halladay was a member of the Phillies and Max was playing for the Tigers.

Based on what we saw during his MLB career and stories like these, Halladay was one of the hardest working, kind and incredible players on and off the field, and he'll be missed, but never, ever forgotten.

Words can't express the sorrow of losing a member of our #mlb fraternity and in particular, a man who a lot of us saw as a model of a player, as well as a human being. Heaven got a great one today. 💔 My sincerest condolences to his immediate and extended MLB family. #RIPDOC pic.twitter.com/EBmU4GeXTH
— Jason Grilli (@GrillCheese49) November 7, 2017

(H/T: Max Scherzer)