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Sometimes simple words don't do a player justice, and legendary Pittsburgh Steelers' safety is one of those players. Nonetheless, when news broke late Thursday night, media, teammates and fans alike took to Twitter to express their appreciation for the legend who wore No. 43 for the Steelers.
We fight for a playoff spot as one of Pittsburgh’s finest retires. Up the intensity. #BurghProud #ThankYouTroy pic.twitter.com/vo3H7prxY4
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 10, 2015
Just wanted 2 thank @tpolamalu 4 being a great person & great teammate. U led by example in so many ways. 1 of the greatest teammates ever.
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) April 10, 2015
Great man, friend. Husband, father, leader, teammate, brother, and just wanted the greatest people to be around. pic.twitter.com/Su6B1SiFbn
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) April 10, 2015
No matter the day - training camp, office, etc. - @tpolamalu always made sure to hug my daughter & put a smile on her face. #ThankYouTroy
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) April 10, 2015
Next stop: Canton. #ThankYouTroy pic.twitter.com/7l2GWCQWXk
— NFL (@nfl) April 10, 2015
I'm losing all my ole heads . We gonna hold it down tho #believethat
— Vince Williams (@VinnyVidiVici98) April 10, 2015
— Vince Williams (@VinnyVidiVici98) April 10, 2015
From a franchise filled with great football players, Troy Polamalu goes down as one of the greatest of all.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 10, 2015
Troy Polamalu is retiring. -8-time Pro Bowler -2-time Super Bowl Champ -2010 NFL Def Player of Year Next stop: HOF pic.twitter.com/3o0d7tjXOP
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 10, 2015
12 year vet going out of his way to make a new guy feel at home. He's a amazing person.
— Joshua Harris (@JoshHarris25) April 10, 2015
Man! @tpolamalu was the 1st person to introduce himself to me when I arrived at camp last fall. I'll never forget that.
— Joshua Harris (@JoshHarris25) April 10, 2015
Congratulations to USC legend Troy Polamalu (@tpolamalu) on a tremendous career! #Farewell43 #FightOn pic.twitter.com/GU4hn1ojsQ
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) April 10, 2015
Forget about never being another player in NFL like Polamalu again. There will never be another PERSON in NFL like Polamalu again. #Steelers
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly_Trib) April 10, 2015
All the best to Troy Polamalu in his post-playing career. One of the true gentlemen in the game, and one of the all-great safeties
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) April 10, 2015
Living legend.....Salute to da great 43! https://t.co/HvEkyaMOBM
— Antwon V. Blake (@ZillaMane41) April 10, 2015
Just a guess that the next time we hear from Troy will be his Hall of Fame induction speech.
— James C Wexell (@jimwexell) April 10, 2015
Troy Polamalu would do some crazy things on the football field....loved watching him play and competing against him...wish him the best
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 10, 2015
Great. Now when my daughter wakes up, I have to explain her favorite player has retired. #fragrance #steelers pic.twitter.com/oADwl0995m
— Chris Bradford (@BCTBradford) April 10, 2015