Baseball Twitter reacts to the death of Tigers and Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch
The outpouring of positive words was unbelievable
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Matt Snyder
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Detroit Tigers and Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch died at age 87 on Friday. The life the Little Caesars Pizza founder lived should be a model for most Americans. He was unbelievably successful, generous and beloved.
Here's a sampling of what some had to say on Twitter in the wake of his death:
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) February 11, 2017
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) February 11, 2017
Heartbroken hearing of Mr I's passing. He was a family man. A self made man. A giving man. An icon for our city and nation. #RIPMrIllitch
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) February 11, 2017
when people talk about "the American Dream," it's stories like Ilitch
— Matt Snyder (@MattSnyderCBS) February 10, 2017
Mike Ilitch influenced a city's sports culture -- and the city itself -- to a degree rarely (if ever) seen before in American history. @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) February 11, 2017
RIP Mr I. Ive not been n ur organization long but I knew it was one I wanted to be a part of. We will rejoice in all u have done for Detroit
— Daniel Norris (@DanielNorris18) February 11, 2017
Former Tigers manager Jim Leyland, on the passing of team owner Mike Ilitch: "I'm crushed right now. He did so much for me."
— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) February 11, 2017
The effort, the spending, should be acknowledged, celebrated. Relative to peers, this wasn't an owner prioritizing his pockets. https://t.co/3rIZFkltZL
— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) February 11, 2017
Fans of pro sports teams can't draw up a more ideal owner for their team than Mike Illitch. R.I.P.
— Mike Cormack (@MikeCormack) February 11, 2017
Mr. I was what every sports fan and player wanted in an owner. Loved his city and was driven to win. He left his mark and will be missed.
— CJ Nitkowski (@CJNitkowski) February 11, 2017
Mike Ilitch wanted to win and invested in his team to that end. We need more owners who give a damn.
— Dayn Perry (@daynperry) February 11, 2017
Saddened to hear of Mr. Ilitch passing. He was a remarkable human and a champion for the city of Detroit. I am honored to play for his team.
— James McCann (@JamesMcCann34) February 10, 2017
Sad to hear the news about Mr. I. I'm glad I got to meet him and be able to play for his team. #RIP
— Jordan Zimmermann (@JZimmermann27) February 11, 2017
"We shared a lot of great memories," Dombrowski said about Ilitch. "He did everything you could have asked for from an owner, and more."
— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) February 11, 2017
— J.D. Martinez (@JDMartinez14) February 11, 2017
Ken Holland on Mike Ilitch: "i think he's the greatest owner of his era, one of the greatest ..in the history of the NHL." @DetroitRedWings
— George Sipple (@GeorgeSipple) February 11, 2017
