Robin Williams, the comedian and Oscar-winning actor who was found dead Monday from an apparent suicide, grew up in the Bay Area and was a big fan of the San Francisco Giants. He also had interactions with legendary athletes, including Muhammad Ali, Shaquille O'Neal and Yogi Berra, through show business and charitable efforts:

Robin Williams, The Sports Fan Slideshow

 

Robin Williams, Sports Fan

Williams clowns with The Greatest at Muhammad Ali's charity function in 2006.

 

Robin Williams, Sports Fan

Williams fires up the fans in San Francisco before the Giants face the Braves in the 2010 NLDS.

 

Robin Williams, Sports Fan

Williams yucks it up with Andre Agassi in Las Vegas at the Grand Slam for Children Fundraiser in 2001.

 

Robin Williams, Sports Fan

Williams and Billy Crystal shoot a promotional video about the MLB All-Star Game for Fox Sports in 2007.

 

Robin Williams, Sports Fan

Williams and Crystal flank Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel.

 

Robin Williams, Sports Fan

Williams attends Game 3 of the 2002 World Series in San Francisco between the Giants and Angels.

 

Robin Williams, Sports Fan

While shooting a scene for the movie "Old Dogs" at Shea Stadium, Williams takes batting practice.

 

Robin Williams, Sports Fan

Williams connects with Yogi Berra at a Broadway show about baseball in 2004.

 

Robin Williams, Sports Fan

Williams and Shaquille O'Neal help raise money for children at Las Vegas gathering in 2002.

 

Robin Williams, Sports Fan

Williams and Jack Nicklaus attend Ali's charity event in Phoenix.

 

Robin Williams, Sports Fan

Williams and Randy Johnson attend Ali's charity event in Phoenix.

 

Robin Williams, Sports Fan

Williams and co-star James Wolk from "The Crazy Ones" prepare for an episode centered around softball.

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Here is Williams' exhorting the fans in San Francisco to get fired up before the Giants faced the Braves in the 2010 NLDS: