Pete Rozelle Award Winner Jim Nantz Gives Stirring Tribute

Updated 10/5/2016

The world lost one of the greatest golfers on Sunday. Arnold Palmer passed away at the age of 87.

Legendary announcer and winner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award Jim Nantz recently gave a touching tribute to Arnold Palmer at his public memorial. Watch here>>>
 
Palmer was a big fan of football and would frequently attend both NFL and Wake Forest college games, since he attended the university, throughout his life. He was especially close with Hall of Famers who played on the Pittsburgh Steelers team, including Lynn Swann. He was born in Latrobe, PA and lived in Pittsburgh for many years.
 
The Gold Jackets (living Pro Football Hall of Famers) and the NFL community reacted to his death on social media to pay tribute “The King.”

 

Rest in peace, Arnold Palmer. #Legend pic.twitter.com/RDVjhqnBBI

— NFL (@NFL) September 26, 2016

 

Just landed in SF to the news of the great Arnold Palmer passing..I'm glad I had several opportunities to spend time with you! RIP

— Tim Brown (@81TimBrown) September 26, 2016

Rip Arnold Palmer and thanks for sharing your spirit with me when we played @ the Bob Hope Classic. pic.twitter.com/R9szzZti11

— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) September 26, 2016

Legend. Class Act. Greatest of all time. Arnold Palmer has passed away but his legacy will live forever.

— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) September 26, 2016

RIP Arnold Palmer. He was the 1st golfer to play the game like a linebacker. pic.twitter.com/CFZb63Sn2x

— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) September 26, 2016

A toast to the great Arnold Palmer. pic.twitter.com/8TMgAtUIiI

— Mike & Mike (@MikeAndMike) September 26, 2016

Long Live The King. We remember the incredible legacy of Arnold Palmer. SportsCenter AM starts now: https://t.co/AkqvJk5W4k pic.twitter.com/agoli0S56o

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 26, 2016

Blessed to meet the legend Arnold Palmer ! His tenacity on the course in business is so inspirational !!

Positive precious life #callGod pic.twitter.com/x4sIKTcbiG

— Antonio Brown (@AntonioBrown) September 26, 2016

RIP Arnold Palmer #sportslegend pic.twitter.com/N73TD6lDrJ

— Hines Ward (@mvp86hinesward) September 26, 2016

We mourn the loss of golf legend and Latrobe, PA native Arnold Palmer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 26, 2016

Will have an Arnold Palmer tomorrow with lunch. #RIPTheKing

— Greg Aiello (@gregaiello) September 26, 2016

Tonight we lost an amazing man who not only changed the game of golf but the lives of ppl he touched. Mr Arnold Palmer will be missed. #RIP pic.twitter.com/PIX4QL4WBI

— Charlie Batch (@CharlieBatch16) September 26, 2016

My condolences to the family of the great Arnold Palmer. He was always an ace.

— Joe Namath (@RealJoeNamath) September 26, 2016

RIP Arnold Palmer. ⛳️🙏

— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) September 26, 2016

R.I.P.. Arnold Palmer.... Legend....#TheKing...

— Thurman Thomas (@thurmanthomas) September 26, 2016