Twitter reacts to passing of Dwight Clark |
49ers great and former Clemson receiver Dwight Clark passed away at the age of 61 after his battle with Lou Gehrig's disease on Monday.
Sports figures and the national media took to Twitter to express their fondest memories of him. Love you bro Dwight Clark!! RIP This is a treasured relic in Dabo Swinney’s office. Joe Montana and Jennifer, Steve Bono and wife Tina visited Dwight last week. Dwight Clark passed away today at 61 pic.twitter.com/dMYeFkD1aj We are saddened to share that @49ers great Dwight Clark has passed away at age 61. pic.twitter.com/NK8iB6DoRM 49ers icon Dwight Clark passes away: https://t.co/dWLh6jaZZU Dwight Clark may have been the most humble star the NFL has ever produced. Yes he was fun and funny, but Dwight had an innate goodness to him that will never be forgotten by those who had the good fortune to know him. May God bless Dwight and his family. The Catch is arguably the greatest play in Bay Area sports history. But Dwight Clark’s legacy is soo much more than that. It’s good naturedness. It’s his smile. It’s the way he brought the 49ers brotherhood together by publicly fighting ALS. RIP 87. Gone but never forgotten pic.twitter.com/0NIufU0fwe Still see "The Catch" in my head like it was yesterday. RIP to the legend Dwight Clark. Thank you for leaving behind a legacy that inspires us all to achieve greatness. #87 A look back at the legacy of @49ers great, Dwight Clark pic.twitter.com/3KDh4j6OXS Tom Brady, who watched The Catch live when he was a kid, posted a tribute to Dwight Clark on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/lJ2x9FT8GL This 'Catch' Literally changed people's lives. Real estate in San Francisco went up after this play. RIP, Dwight Clark, such a good man. Condolences to his family and friends. https://t.co/G0D3v24DUc Iconic shot from The Chronicle's archives: Dwight Clark and Joe Montana near the end of Super Bowl XIX at Stanford Stadium. #49ers pic.twitter.com/k5jX3n1siw #49ers legend Dwight Clark has died at 61. He will forever be remembered for The Catch: https://t.co/claLy8RcUH pic.twitter.com/XLR2fw0NDs The football family lost a great one today. Really saddened by the loss of Dwight Clark. He was so much more than a football player. He was so kind and happy. Such a pure human spirit. Our hearts are with his family. Dwight Clark, who famously made "The Catch" in 1981 NFC Championship, died today. He was 61. pic.twitter.com/WagxJhUkOF (1982) Rest In Peace to Dwight Clark, who passed away after a battle with ALS. 'The Catch' is truly a timeless moment in sports history that will never be forgotten. ?? pic.twitter.com/GlSx5yXPNb Dwight Clark was living with QB Steve Fuller sr year at Clemson. Bill Walsh was in town to work out Fuller and Clark answered phone. Walsh invited him to catch passes from Fuller. Walsh didn’t have 1st rd pick and took Joe Montana in 3rd. He loved Clark and took him in 10th. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of @49ers legend Dwight Clark, who passed away after a battle with ALS. pic.twitter.com/zgKLx786VY RIP Dwight Clark. This play will be remembered as one of the greatest in @NFL history pic.twitter.com/U5XR3aHOF3 RIP Dwight Clark, who passed away after a courageous battle with ALS. A wonderful man, and a humble legend. https://t.co/mA4ghDf4Wg RIP #DwightClark & thank you for the memorable moments you made for the @49ers community. #87 RIP to a legend. Dwight Clark made the play that I spent my childhood trying to recreate in the backyard. So sad to hear of Dwight Clark's passing. Great guy. Had just 33 catches in his Clemson career. Would have had 133 the way teams play today. I helped set up Joe Montana's interviews at Notre Dame in 1977 and Dwight Clark's at Clemson in 1978.
A signed ball by Dwight Clark with the diagram of the play ‘Red Left Slot Sprint Option.’
AKA “The Catch”
RIP Dwight Clark. pic.twitter.com/1o2xmX2PXV
We extend our condolences and prayers to Dwight’s wife, Kelly, his family, friends and fans, as we join together to mourn the death of one the most beloved figures in 49ers history. pic.twitter.com/GRRMbqC6ci
Montana, somehow heeeaving the ball, off his back foot, over Dallas defenders, to hit Dwight Clark deep in the end zone & win 1981 NFC Champ for the 49ers.
Damn you, ALS. ??#RIPDwightClark
Thank you, Dwight Clark. Peace https://t.co/ooaKGoJjo6
RIP @49ers great Dwight Clark. pic.twitter.com/k11onlLynJ
Upgrade Your Account
Unlock premium boards and exclusive features (e.g. ad-free) by upgrading your account today.
Upgrade Now
