Sports world reacts to Dan Rooney's death
Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney died Thursday at the age of 84. Rooney, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was a fixture of the Steelers and the NFL for decades, having started with the organization in 1960. The sports world was quick to pay tribute to the longtime Steelers head on social media.
RIP Dan. My Mentor & friend. Thank you for your Guidance & Wisdom. I came a Young Coach & left a Better Man. Your spirit will live forever.
— Bill Cowher (@CowherCBS) April 13, 2017
Mr. Rooney meant so much to the city of Pittsburgh & NFL. Thank you for all that u have done. I'm honored to have called you my friend. #RIP
— Dan Marino (@DanMarino) April 13, 2017
Today we lost a great one! I wouldn't be a Steeler if it wasn't for Mr Rooney! We will miss you dearly! Love you DMR! — Ben pic.twitter.com/94jtHKKeFO
— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) April 13, 2017
Prayers to the Rooney family. Mr. Rooney always took time to welcome our crew and visit whenever in Pittsburgh for Steelers game. #gentleman
— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) April 13, 2017
Pops ❤️you… pic.twitter.com/GgoIfmbxZH
— Ike Taylor (@Ike_SwagginU) April 13, 2017
Thank u Mr. Rooney! Your legacy will go on. Ive been blessed 2 have the opportunity 2 know & speak w/ u. Steelers would not b the same w/o u pic.twitter.com/1cppfRINhg
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) April 13, 2017
Upon finding out Pittsburgh's patriarch, Dan Rooney, has passed, one NFL exec texted what many thought: "Damn. He was a great human being."
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the @steelers and Steelers Nation on the passing of a true Pittsburgh icon, Dan Rooney. https://t.co/PWmh0whwTX
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 13, 2017
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