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Social media reacts to death of Chuck Bednarik

Published: Mar 21, 2015 at 05:53 AM

Hall of Fame player Chuck Bednarik died Saturday at the age of 89, the Philadelphia Eagles announced. Past and former players expressed their condolences on social media.

Deepest condolences to the Eagles & the family of Chuck Bednarik. He was a legendary, all-time Hall of Fame player and an American hero!
— John Elway (@johnelway) March 21, 2015

My kind of guy...RIP Chuck Bednarik!!
— Jack Youngblood (@theblood85) March 21, 2015

Chuck Bednarik RIP .what a great inspiration to everyone who loves the game of football. Thanks for all the great memories !
Love ya man!
— Ron Jaworski (@JawsCEOQB) March 21, 2015

RIP to the GREATEST EAGLE EVER!!!! #ConcreteCharlie #ChuckBednarik #FlyEagelsFly
— @Ike58Reese (@Ike58Reese) March 21, 2015

Mr Chuck was passionate & gave back by sharing his knowledge #honored he shared w/me what made him great #RIP #ChuckBednarik #behindthemask
— Takeo Spikes, M.B.A (@TakeoSpikes51) March 21, 2015

Thought and prayers to the family of @ProFootballHOF Chuck Bednarik.
— Eric Dickerson (@EricDickerson) March 21, 2015

I'm sad to hear about the passing of Chuck Bednarik. I had the honor of meeting him during my #Eagle's days. He will always #BleedGreen!!
— Hank Baskett (@TheHankBaskett) March 21, 2015

We mourn the passing of Chuck Bednarik, only missed 3 games in 14 yrs, flew 30 WWll combat missions! & Would knock you stiff! A Great Man!
— Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) March 21, 2015

RIP Mr Chuck Bednarik #ConcreteCharlie #Legend
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) March 21, 2015

NFL Hall of Famer Chuck Bednarik dies at 89. He kicked ass on the field and off it as a World War II veteran - http://t.co/WvEYbi49jz
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) March 21, 2015

Prayers go out to the family of @ProFootballHOF Chuck Bednarik.
— Anthony Muñoz (@AnthonyMunozHOF) March 21, 2015

Prayers up to the Bednarik family. Was blessed to be part of the Bednarik award family. #RIPChuckBednarik 🙏
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) March 21, 2015

Rest in Peace to probably the greatest @Eagles to ever live, Chuck Bednarik. A True Legend #ConcreteCharlie pic.twitter.com/xKltHZ2GEN
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) March 21, 2015

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