Tampa Bay Rays apologize for mascot's 'insensitive' sign featuring Steve Irwin

Sign poked fun at death of 'Crocodile Hunter'

The mascot for the Tampa Bay Rays is under fire for holding a controversial sign.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays have apologized for a sign the team's mascot was photographed holding that made light of Steve Irwin's death.

The photo of the mascot, Raymond Ray, was taken Wednesday during game at Tropicana Field.

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A fan snapped the photo, which displayed  to-do list, which included two numbered items: Steve Irwin and the World Series.

The photo shows Irwin's name crossed out on the sign.

Irwin, also known as "The Crocodile Hunter," died from a sting ray attack in 2006 while diving on a reef in Queensland.

A spokesman for the team said the sign was made by a fan and the mascot was photographed holding it.

"The Tampa Bay Rays regret that this particular sign was displayed in the ballpark, and we apologize for the lapse in judgment."

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