Hoffman was long regarded as one of the great teammates in baseball.

I've always said that one of the highest compliments a player can receive is to be called a great teammate.

He's a tremendous competitor, a great teammate and a good leader.

He's been really a great friend and a great teammate.

"The guy was a great teammate; I didn't have any problems with him," Anderson said.

All three men had reputations as being great teammates.

If she is not a great teammate, then I don't know what is.

He was just a fun guy to be around and a great teammate.

"They have remarkable talent, but all those guys are also great teammates," he said.

Hopefully, people will remember what a great player and great teammate he was.