Steelers offer condolences to Dan Rooney's family
The football world lost a larger-than-life figure Thursday with the death of Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney.
Related: Steelers chairman Dan Rooney dies at age 84
As the owner of the team through four Super Bowl wins and the driving force behind the rise in diversity within the league, Rooney's legacy will last forever.
Many current and former Steelers offered both their condolences and praise for Rooney to his family.
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
I can't believe this news!!! RIP Mr Rooney pic.twitter.com/CPFEdm2Ezm
— Le'Veon Bell (@L_Bell26) 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
Gonna miss you DMR 😢Heaven truly gains an angel🙏🏽
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) April 13, 2017
Pops ❤️you... pic.twitter.com/GgoIfmbxZH
— Ike Taylor (@Ike_SwagginU) April 13, 2017
Rest In Peace! Dan Rooney!#GOAT!
— Levon Kirkland (@44_kirkland) April 13, 2017
To the man that forever changed the path of my life and my families for better, thank you from… https://t.co/hEMjBFIszo
— Mike Mitchell (@iammikemitchell) April 13, 2017
I would be nothing if it weren't for him
— Mike Mitchell (@iammikemitchell) April 13, 2017
We lost a great man!! Forever gratefu! RIP Mr. Rooney!! Never be another like you !! https://t.co/kuEf22Q1o0
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) 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
Rest In Peace Dan Rooney. I send my prayers and condolences to the Rooney Family 🙏 pic.twitter.com/wlbmSNeWGu
— shamarko thomas (@shamarko21ya) April 13, 2017
May you forever rest easy Mr. Rooney!!! Gone but never forgotten! #SteelerNation
— 5⃣Roosevelt nix (@Dat_Dude_Nix) April 13, 2017
After a loss he would walk up to you and say "don't worry we will get them next year!" While shaking your hand looking you in the eyes!
— 5⃣Roosevelt nix (@Dat_Dude_Nix) 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
Rest in heaven Mr. Rooney. You were a remarkable man. Thank you for always taking time to talk with me, and ask about my family. #legend
— Max Starks IV (@maxstarks78) April 13, 2017