DETROIT – Word of the passing of Mike Illitch spread quickly over the internet, and the news hit Detroiters especially hard.
Locals, sports-lovers and everyone in between reacted on Twitter to the death of the beloved sports icon.
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RIP Mike Illitch, a Detroit legend who did everything he could to bring championships to Detroit no matter what.
— bharath (@bkkotha) February 10, 2017
In many ways, Mike Ilitch was very much like Flyers owner Ed Snider. Spent to win and was fortunate enough to do so. #RIP
— Anthony Mingioni (@AnthonyMingioni) February 10, 2017
I cannot think of an owner in pro sports who cared more or did more for his community than Mike Ilitch did for Detroit. What a legacy.
— Gord Miller (@GMillerTSN) February 10, 2017
Detroit has lost a champion, on and off the rinks and playing fields. RIP Mike Ilitch, who left a mark with his hands, vision and soul.
— Mike O'Hara (@MikeOHaraNFL) February 10, 2017
Rest in Peace Mike Ilitch. Your influence on the Detroit sports world forever changed my childhood and love for the game. #Redwings #Tigers
— Repercussion Ryan (@gottabBUZZ) February 10, 2017
Mike Ilitch just passed away... Great owner of the Detroit Red Wings, and the Detroit Tigers. Sad to see a great icon leave. He was 87. RIP
— Dustin (@ItsProdigy17) February 10, 2017