The Vikings held a moment of silence prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony at U.S. Bank Stadium to honor former Head Coach Dennis Green, who passed away on Friday.
Green coached the Vikings for 10 seasons (1992-2001) and reached the playoffs eight times in Minnesota. Throughout his successful career in the NFL, his impact reached far beyond the gridiron.
Here is some of the Twitter reaction honoring Green's legacy:
Rest in peace Denny. I lost my mother in April, I feel like I just lost father.
— robert smith (@Robert26Smith) July 22, 2016
Just got the news of the passing of Denny Green. He did so much for me. Was looking forward to saying thanks at HOF. Tomorrow not promised.
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) July 22, 2016
Rest in peace Coach Green. You were the best. It was an honor to play for you!
— PeteBercich (@PeteBercich) July 22, 2016
My thoughts are with the Green Family and all who was affected by this great coach and former… https://t.co/pKrJJKKhEn
— Brian Robison (@Brian_Robison) July 22, 2016
Denny Green open doors gave opportunity to many players/coaches/others who would have gotten short end of stick #RIP pic.twitter.com/01QrNBMVcB
— Greg Coleman (@gregcoleman8) July 22, 2016
Denny Green led the @Vikings to some of most exciting seasons I can remember. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and fellow fans.
— U.S. Senator Al Franken (@SenFranken) July 22, 2016
Ribbon-cutting ceremony about to unfurl @usbankstadium. A moment of silence recognizing Denny Green to start. pic.twitter.com/86gJ6IJ57G
— Paul Allen (@PAOnTheMic) July 22, 2016
Here's something we may never see again ... Denny Green made the playoffs eight times as Vikings coach with seven different quarterbacks.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) July 22, 2016
Words wouldn't do justice for my fond memories #RIPDennisGreen the confidence he had in himself rubbed off on me. U changed a lot careers ✊🏾
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) July 22, 2016
Tough day. Huge loss. I can't imagine what my life would have been if not for the opportunity to work with Denny. RIP, Coach.
— Brian Billick (@CoachBillick) July 22, 2016
"Faith. Family. Football." - @RandyMoss' biggest takeaway from playing for Dennis Green pic.twitter.com/uRCz4BNCuy
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) July 22, 2016
Denny Green was everything a coach should be--passionate, caring & invested in his players' success on/off the field pic.twitter.com/rZvmkm784G
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) July 22, 2016
Been proudly staring at this picture a lot today! One hell of a staff that Denny put together. pic.twitter.com/QpbwRQm3AH
— Brian Billick (@CoachBillick) July 22, 2016
I am in shock about my former coach Denny Green! #RIP #greatman #greatcoach I'm praying for your family! #Vikings #skol
— Jake Reed (@JakeReed86) July 22, 2016
Rip Coach Green 💛💜
— Sharrif Floyd (@sharriffloyd) July 22, 2016
The world lost a great man. Gave me an opportunity in Minnesota and Arizona. I will be forever grateful. RIP Denny https://t.co/gpWfOhDvPJ
— Troy Walters® (@CoachWalters1) July 22, 2016
Dennis Green will be missed. #RIPDennisGreen pic.twitter.com/oZMhbkDtdp
— NFL (@NFL) July 22, 2016
We are saddened over the loss of coach Dennis Green. Our thoughts are with his family.
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) July 22, 2016
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Just posted a remembrance of our friend Dennis Green at https://t.co/Wv4QdhBwVN. He was a kind, interesting man. #RIPDennisGreen
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) July 22, 2016
