The football world is mourning the loss of Green Bay Packers great and quarterback Bart Starr, at the age of 85.
Below is a selection of the outpouring of love for the legendary QB, from , to Troy Aikman, a fellow signal-caller:
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.
— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre)
LEGEND.
— Green Bay Packers (@packers)
RIP, Bart Starr 馃檹
Today we mourn with the rest of the football world. Our sincere condolences to the Packers and the Starr family.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears)
Bart Starr was a true gentleman and one of the kindest people I knew. I had elbow surgery following our 鈥�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.
— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman)
Saddened to hear the news that one of my idols 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)
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)
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.
— Mason Crosby (@crosbykicks2)
I鈥檓 saddened to learn of the passing of Bart Starr. His legacy has touched many people and I鈥檓 lucky to be one of those that was inspired by his spirit. Thank you for being the ultimate role model for professional athletes. Rest in Heaven
— Calais Campbell (@CalaisCampbell)
— James Jones (@89JonesNTAF)
Mannn. Rest In Peace To An Absolute Legend And Warrior, Bart Starr!
— Jalen Hurts (@JalenHurts)
Legend! RIP 馃檹馃従
— Oren Burks (@BangTimeBurks)
Bart Starr! True legend of legends. 翱骋馃悙
— Bishy Belichick (@Desbishop55)
Rest In Peace, Bart Starr. One of our league鈥檚 all-time greats.
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay)
Man, this has been a tough day. Bart epitomized class in everything he did. He鈥檚 an absolute legend and should always be remembered for who he was, not for what he played. He was so much more than a football player.
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy)
