Malcolm Glazer, owner of Manchester United, the world’s most popular and well known sports team, passed away at the age of 85 today. He had also owned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of for almost two decades. The Bucs made the announcement. The death of Malcolm Glazer won’t have much impact on MUFC as he had delegated the duties controlling the team to his sons for some time.
Here, Twitter reacts to the passing of Malcolm Glazer.
Theres a time and place to hate Malcolm Glazer Regardless of whats happened to the club today isn’t that day Let’s show some respect reds
— Manchester United (@OldTraffordReds) May 28, 2014
The Glazer family has helped many charities including my Gala 4 kids battling CANCER !Recently they helped our Gala ! #MALCOLMGLAZER RIP
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) May 29, 2014
May Malcolm Glazer rest happily in peace. No we’re not related but his whole family has always treated me and mine with nothing but respect — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) May 29, 2014
A very sad day for me learning of passing of Malcolm Glazer. He was special in my life. I loved the family atmosphere he set for the Bucs. — Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) May 28, 2014
R.I.P Malcolm Glazer. Please Retweet and Show respect to the Man whatever team you support pic.twitter.com/XH4bxh78A4 — Úber FootBallFacts (@UberFoootyFacts) May 28, 2014
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