NFL family responds to Pat Summerall's passing

Pat always represented the essence of class and friendship. It is a sad day in the NFL.

— Roger Goodell (@nflcommish) April 16, 2013

RIP Pat Summerall

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 16, 2013

It's an honor to have simply met Pat Summerall. But to work in the same shop as him is a dream come true. RIP to the NFL voice I grew up to

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) April 16, 2013

R.I.P. Pat Summerall....a true legend. You could listen to him, close your eyes and still visualize the game....that voice!!!!

— Marcellus Wiley 🧢 (@marcelluswiley) April 16, 2013

RIP Pat Summerall, play-by-play announcer for the Raiders Super Bowl XVIII victory and Coach Madden’s TV partner for 22 years in the booth.

— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 16, 2013

Can you find Pat Summerall in Cards '54 tm photo? How about HOFers Trippi, Matson & Night Train Lane? Mr B? pic.twitter.com/L9EnCcOkHk

— Mark Dalton (@CardsMarkD) April 16, 2013

RIP Pat Summerall, one of the most iconic voices in football history. You will always be a part of the FOX family.

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) April 16, 2013

RIP Pat Summerall, he was the voice of football! Thoughts & prayers go out to his family

— Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) April 17, 2013

RIP Pat Summerall, for so long The Voice of the NFL. As humble as was great. Fought through so much. Touched so many. I will miss him.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) April 17, 2013

Pat Summerall was a great friend & great man...his impact on the game of football is immeasurable as is the many lives he touched. RIP Pat!

— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) April 16, 2013

The NFL will miss a legend and great man with the passing of Pat Summerall who was the best in the business. He was always so nice to me!

— Rich Gannon (@RichGannon12) April 16, 2013

Saddened to hear the passing of the great Pat Summerall. RIP. Tom Brookshire just got his buddy and booth partner back.

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) April 16, 2013

Thoughts and prayers with the Summerall family. What a distinguished voice, that will always live on, and what an ambassador for the NFL

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) April 16, 2013

RIP Pat Summerall. A true #nfl legend on and off the field. You will be missed.

— Darren Woodson (@darrenwoodson28) April 16, 2013

Pat Summerall was one of those rare talents who often called a great game, albeit without pomp and circumstance, but never called a bad one.

— Alan Robinson (@alanrobinson412) April 16, 2013

#Legend RT @SportsCenter: Former NFL player and Hall of Fame broadcaster Pat Summerall has died. He was 82.

— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) April 16, 2013

I will never forget listening to Pat Summerall on FOX as a kid. 1 half of the best Duo in the broadcast booth, he will be missed. #RIP

— Darrius Heyward-Bey (@theDHB85) April 16, 2013

We have lost one of the greatest voices in sport. When you heard Pat Summerall's voice you knew it was a big event. You will be missed Pat.

— Daryl Johnston (@DarylJohnston) April 16, 2013

RIP Pat Summerall. Never saw him as a player, but my generation grew up with him on our TVs and our video games. True legend.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 16, 2013

Growing up in Washington with the NFC, Pat Summerall was the football soundtrack of my childhood. He will be missed.

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) April 16, 2013

Condolences on passing of Pat Summerall who played in 59 gms for Cardinals from '53-57 as kicker/end pic.twitter.com/CFA92MhdIl

— Mark Dalton (@CardsMarkD) April 16, 2013

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers send their condolences to the family of broadcast icon Pat Summerall, a true NFL legend.

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) April 16, 2013