Steelers players show their respect

Apr 14, 2017 at 08:00 AM

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

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

I can't believe this news!!! RIP Mr Rooney pic.twitter.com/CPFEdm2Ezm
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) April 13, 2017

The number of ppls lives that Pop Rooney touched can't even be counted. So much bigger than football.
— Vince Williams (@VinnyVidiVici98) April 13, 2017

Deepest respects to a legendary person/owner. Thank you for everything u did for me & this great city! Prayers up to the whole Rooney fam🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Sm7QWfoxFs
— Marcus Gilbert (@MarcusGilbert88) April 13, 2017

Sad day for anyone who's ever ran into Mr. Rooney. What a guy! He will truly be missed. He was the Steelers and Pittsburgh. 🙏🏾
— Ramon Foster (@RamonFoster) April 13, 2017

What a guy he was!!!! Always sharing kind words. Even after a loss he would say "we will get them next time" ... sad sad day man
— 5⃣Roosevelt nix (@Dat_Dude_Nix) April 13, 2017

I would be nothing if it weren't for him
— Mike Mitchell (@iammikemitchell) April 13, 2017

Heart and soul of an entire city ! RIP Mr. Rooney!
— Anthony Chickillo (@Chickillo56) April 13, 2017

RIP Mr. Rooney I can't explain how great a guy he was although I only had the pleasure of knowing him a year he made a lifelong impression
— Ladarius Green (@king_green89) April 13, 2017

Rest Well Mr.Rooney! You will be truly missed! #ThankYou
— Robert Golden (@R0bG0lden) April 13, 2017

wow ! sad day for Steeler nation my prayers goes out to the Rooney family much love and respect to Mr. Dan Rooney🙏🏾
— SauceGod.D.A. (@DAYERS_LOE) April 13, 2017

RIP Mr. Rooney 🙏🏾💯 I only knew you a short while but man you made me feel great about being apart of the #SteelerNation #Blessings 2 Family!
— Steven Johnson Jr. (@SMJ2852) April 13, 2017

R.I.P. Mr. Rooney. Thanks for being an amazing man and positively impacting my life. You will truly be missed! pic.twitter.com/8p5753K3Nr
— Arthur Moats (@dabody52) April 13, 2017

Forever A Legend 🙏🏽 RIP Mr. Rooney #SteelersNation pic.twitter.com/6Q81I6iPaf
— AK🦁 (@iamakilblount47) April 13, 2017

He came to work everyday with a suit and tie. He said good morning to everyone walking past and always asked me, how you think Notre Dame is going to do this year. That's a leader and most definitely a great man in every category. The heavens got a good one today. #doittuitt

A post shared by Stephon Tuitt (@stuitt) on Apr 13, 2017 at 11:17pm PDT

Thank you for everything Mr Rooney. You will forever hold a place in my heart. Rest easy my friend! #GodBless #Hurt

A post shared by Chris Hubbard (@chubb74) on Apr 13, 2017 at 1:10pm PDT

R.I.P. To Mr. Rooney. Thank you for all the knowledge you gave and support. You will always be in my heart. 😢

A post shared by Ryan Shazier (@shazier) on Apr 13, 2017 at 1:09pm PDT

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Steelers players show their respect

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