Reaction to the death of Green Bay Packer legend Bart Starr

Legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr died on Sunday at the age of 85. Reaction was swift to the death of an NFL icon.

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Troy Aikman

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Bart Starr was a true gentleman and one of the kindest people I knew. I had elbow surgery following our ‘95 Super Bowl in Birmingham and Bart made a visit to the hospital. To this day, not sure how he even knew I was there. #ripbart

— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) May 26, 2019

Russell Wilson

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You will he missed & Forever Remembered.

I know how much you meant to the State of Wisconsin and @NFL all over the world!

Heaven just got another great QB! 🙏🏾 #BartStarr pic.twitter.com/Hhn1TVynRk

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) May 26, 2019

Jim Irsay

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Rest In Peace, Bart Starr. One of our league’s all-time greats.

— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) May 26, 2019

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LEGEND.

RIP, Bart Starr 🙏 pic.twitter.com/itNkk8SZJU

— Green Bay Packers (@packers) May 26, 2019

Jalen Hurts

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Mannn. Rest In Peace To An Absolute Legend And Warrior, Bart Starr! pic.twitter.com/nZyYnh9tpU

— Jalen Hurts (@JalenHurts) May 26, 2019

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RIP Hall of Famer and @packers legend Bart Starr pic.twitter.com/9wRhk4o5W8

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) May 26, 2019

Kurt Warner

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Saddened to hear the news that one of my idols #BartStarr has passed away… one of those rare GREAT players that was a WAY better human being than fball player! He touched so many and will be deeply missed – the world needs more like him!

— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) May 26, 2019

Mason Crosby

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Bart Starr is a legend in so many ways! I am so sad to hear this news today. I remember first meeting him my rookie year at the Lombardi golf classic. He always had time for everyone and made everyone around him better. Praying for Cherry and their family on this sad day. https://t.co/kSDVQTEXJ4

— Mason Crosby (@crosbykicks2) May 26, 2019

Erin Andrews

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My first @nflonfox feature was with my Dad’s football idol. Rest In Peace Bart Starr 💚💛 steveandrewswfla packers @ Lambeau Field https://t.co/0DlPc4zQav

— Erin Andrews (@ErinAndrews) May 26, 2019

John Lynch

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Bart Starr and his wife Cherry are two of the finest people that Linda and I have had the opportunity to know. Bart was a great player, Champion, leader and most importantly an incredible human being. RIP Bart Starr. https://t.co/89QpOl3JcN

— John Lynch (@JohnLynch49ers) May 26, 2019

Nick Saban

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Alabama coach Nick Saban offered his condolences to the family of the former Crimson Tide quarterback: Alabama coach Nick Saban: “Bart Starr was a true Alabama legend. He was a fierce competitor on the field, an outstanding coach and an even better person. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cherry and the entire Starr family.”

John Kuhn

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I only got to meet you a few times but each time you reminded me of what an impact you can have by just being good person. One of the nicest people Ive been blessed to know and the epitome of what it means to be a professional athlete! RIP Bart Starr

— John Kuhn (@kuhnj30) May 26, 2019

Aaron Rodgers

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via @AaronRodgers12 pic.twitter.com/6xVOR0k45D

— Green Bay Packers (@packers) May 26, 2019

James Jones

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#Legend #TrueChampion #RIP https://t.co/qFVtgIzv59

— James Jones (@89JonesNTAF) May 26, 2019

Brett Favre

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Bart Starr was the most kind, thoughtful and classiest person you could ever know. I consider myself extremely lucky to have called him friend and to have been mentioned in the same breath. Deanna and I are praying for Cherry and the Starr family. #RIPBartStarr

— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) May 26, 2019