Beloved Bills founder and owner Ralph Wilson passed away Tuesday. Twitter users shared stories and photos about the longtime owner of the Bills. The team released a statement on his passing and can be read here.
.@nflcommish: “Ralph Wilson was a driving force in developing pro football into America's most popular sport...
— Greg Aiello (@gregaiello) March 25, 2014 Ralph Wilson: Through the Years [PHOTOS] http://t.co/amHCv0JYha #RIP pic.twitter.com/i6I9z5a5nu
— NFL (@nfl) March 25, 2014 Best Ralph Wilson story: In the early 1960s, he loaned the Raiders $400,000 so they could stay solvent and the AFL could survive.
— SI_DougFarrar (@SI_DougFarrar) March 25, 2014 I'd like to send my condolences to the Wilson family. Mr Ralph Wilson drafted me in the first round in 2006 and was always there for me...
— DonteHitner (@DonteWhitner) March 25, 2014 Bills team president Russ Brandon, on verge of tears: "I talked to him every day. They don't make them like Ralph Wilson. They just don't."
— Robert Klemko (@RobertKlemko) March 25, 2014 Oh my goodness! Our hearts are broken. #RalphWilson The entire #BuffaloBills community mourns! LORD heal. Please heal our team community!
— Jill Kelly (@HJKforever) March 25, 2014 My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Ralph C. Wilson who passed today. ..#GreatOwner #Fatherfigure #AFLVSNFL #merger
— Andre Reed (@Andre_Reed83) March 25, 2014 An avid supporter of the Hall of Fame, our condolences go out to the family of Ralph Wilson, Jr. and @buffalobills. pic.twitter.com/tXDzrG9lTl
— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) March 25, 2014 Jus heard the news of Mr. Ralph Wilson passing. Sending Thoughts and Prayers to the Wilson Family! I owe him a tremendous amount for
— Fred Jackson (@Fred22Jackson) March 25, 2014 Opportunity to be a Bill! Mr. Wilson has done a lot for not only me and my teammates, but the entire NFL family. He truly will be missed!
— Fred Jackson (@Fred22Jackson) March 25, 2014 R.I.P mr. Wilson... Thank you doesn't describe how truly grateful I am for the opportunity you gave me to play a game I love. #Bills
— jairus byrd (@jairusbyrd) March 25, 2014 LM: #Bears send condolences to the Buffalo Bills on the death of their owner Ralph Wilson, a WWII vet who founded the Bills.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) March 25, 2014 Prayers going out to the family of Ralph Wilson. The NFL is a better product, for his influence on the game.
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) March 25, 2014 Ralph Wilson was one of the great gentleman owners in the #NFL. My condolences to the Wilson family.
— Fran Tarkenton (@Fran_Tarkenton) March 25, 2014 Ralph Wilson called #Bills CEO Russ Brandon four days ago about a safety prospect he believed was a 3rd or 4th rounder. Amazing.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 25, 2014 Ralph Wilson was an old-school owner. Toronto was a misadventure, but he kept faith with Buffalo, right to the end.
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) March 25, 2014 Saddened to hear of the passing of Ralph Wilson. Great man. Proud to have played for his team. #bills
— Drew Bledsoe (@DrewBledsoe) March 25, 2014 "He's one of the most humble guys I have ever met." - @CJSPILLER
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 25, 2014