Jimmy Carter, former US president, remembered in sports world after death

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Former President Jimmy Carter was remembered in the sports world on Sunday after it was announced he had died at the age of 100.

The Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Falcons were among those who remembered Carter in statements posted to social media.

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Former President Jimmy Carter attends the playoff game between the Braves and St. Louis Cardinals at Turner Field in Atlanta on Oct. 5, 2012. (Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports)

"The Atlanta Braves are deeply saddened by the passing of President Jimmy Carter," the Braves said. "President Carter was a testament to the best America, and Georgia, can produce.

"He served both his country and home state with honor his entire life. While the world knew him as a remarkable humanitarian and peacemaker, we knew him as a dedicated Braves fan and we will miss having him in the stands cheering on his Braves.

"Our deepest condolences to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren."

The lifelong Braves fan was the first president to welcome a Super Bowl champion to the White House, kick-starting a time-honored tradition that has lasted through current President Biden’s administration. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates visited in 1980 at the same time.

Former President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter watch a game between the Braves and Detroit Tigers at Turner Field in Atlanta on Oct. 2, 2016. (Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)

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He was also in attendance when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s Major League Baseball home run record with