Legendary NBA coach, Jack Ramsay, passed away today after a long battle with cancer. Rest in peace, Dr. Jack -> http://t.co/jSMlgJVQBA — ESPN (@espn) April 28, 2014
A 10-year-old Erik Spoelstra at basketball camp with Dr. Jack Ramsay in 1980. pic.twitter.com/1baacSAYed — Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) April 28, 2014
Video: The life and career of Dr. Jack Ramsay, with observations from Bill Walton, Hubie Brown and Phil Jackson. http://t.co/LYhvn7mLL7 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 28, 2014
Some people in life just get it, whatever “it” is. Dr Jack Ramsay was one of those. I learned a lot from him, not all of it basketball. #RIP — Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) April 28, 2014
If you read one piece about Dr. Jack Ramsay today, read this one by his son, ESPN editor @C_Ramsay http://t.co/uNq5LZl0LF — darren rovell (@darrenrovell) April 28, 2014
When I was at ESPN, one of the best things was talking hoops with Jack Ramsay. He was, literally, a scholar & a gentleman, and that (more) — David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) April 28, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the Ramsay family, and Jack’s extended family at ESPN. He will be sorely missed. — Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) April 28, 2014
We lost a giant of a man last night. Dr Jack Ramsay died at 89 yrs old. Anyone who has ever touched a basketball should say a prayer.#LEGEND — Geno Auriemma (@genoauriemma) April 28, 2014
So sad to hear of Dr.Jack Ramsay passing. Class, grace, loyalty, brilliance and heart barely begin to describe him. Prayers to his family. — MikeTirico (@miketirico) April 28, 2014
We’ll miss you, Dr Jack. RT @mortreport: Dr. Jack Ramsay died in his sleep at 89, according to family. Sad news. Great coach. Greater man. — Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) April 28, 2014
Dr. Jack Ramsay died in his sleep at 89, according to family, via @MikeAndMike. Sad news. Great coach. Greater man. RIP. — Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) April 28, 2014
RIP Dr Jack Ramsay: there were few better coaches, even fewer better Men. I can only hope to age as gracefully as this truly lovable guy. — Bob Ryan (@GlobeBobRyan) April 28, 2014
By the numbers on Dr. Jack: 1 title, 5 kids, at least 14 grandkids and great-grandkids, 1,098 NBA and NCAA wins, and about a billion fans. — Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) April 28, 2014
Jack Ramsay dies at 89: Trail Blazers’ Hall of Fame coach led Portland to only NBA championship http://t.co/sN5iTy1IfL — NBA History (@NBAHistory) April 28, 2014
R.I.P Dr. Jack Ramsay, one of the NBA’s greatest ambassadors. His voice, his personality, his everything will be sorely missed — Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) April 28, 2014
Dr. Ramsay will most certainly be missed. Our prayers and thoughts remain with his family during this time.
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