Daniel M. Rooney, Steelers owner and one of the most influential men in NFL history, passed away on Thursday. Steelers players past and present and many other people impacted by Mr. Rooney shared their thoughts on social media:
Pops ❤️you... pic.twitter.com/GgoIfmbxZH
— Ike Taylor (@Ike_SwagginU) 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
I would be nothing if it weren't for him
— Mike Mitchell (@iammikemitchell) April 13, 2017
We've lost the heart & soul of Steeler Nation. Incredible person humanitarian & true patriot. May his memory be eternal. Love U PapaRooney
— Troy Polamalu (@tpolamalu) April 13, 2017
RIP Mr. Rooney. The legacy you left this city will never be forgotten. @steelers #Rooney pic.twitter.com/gbSggsByw1
— Mario Lemieux (@MarioLemieuxFdn) 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
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
Dan Rooney!!!!!! Awesome Man!!!!!! Thanks 4 everything
— Larry Foote (@LarryFoote313) 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
The World, the NFL and Steelers Nation lost a leader and a legend today. ? pic.twitter.com/aszdaFxo1e
— Hines Ward (@mvp86hinesward) 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
RIP Mr. Rooney. Thank you for all you have done for me & my family. You will be missed. #SteelersNation pic.twitter.com/ARcX6dFEZN
— Charlie Batch (@CharlieBatch16) April 13, 2017
Sympathies to the Rooney family and to the entire Pittsburgh Steelers organization. Rest in Peace, Mr. Rooney. pic.twitter.com/lg2S2tEKtj
— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) April 13, 2017
The number of ppls lives that Pop Rooney touched can't even be counted. So much bigger than football.
— Vincenzo Williams (@VinnyVidiVici98) April 13, 2017
Some don't get it and that's cool. Maybe y'all owners are just that to y'all. It's different over here tho we're a family from the top down.
— Vincenzo Williams (@VinnyVidiVici98) April 13, 2017
A spokesman for diversity and changed and followed it up by hiring an African American head coach. #Popdidit
— Vincenzo Williams (@VinnyVidiVici98) April 14, 2017
If Mother Teresa & Ghandi had an son it would be PAPA ROONEY...?
— Ike Taylor (@Ike_SwagginU) April 14, 2017