When news of Clyde Emrich's passing was announced Wednesday, former players, media members and others took to social media to pay tribute to the longtime Bears strength coach.
Today we mourn the loss of our pioneering strength coach Clyde Emrich.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 10, 2021
A staple at the Bears since 1971, "The Legend" left an impact that will remain for decades to come and we will miss him greatly. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.
Several former Bears players took to social media to pay their respects to Emrich:
RIP Clydo 🙏 set the standard everyday when we got to the building . No better role model . #Legend https://t.co/jlo4rPW0DI
— Olin kreutz (@olin_kreutz) November 10, 2021
Clyde and I had some great conversations at my time with the #Bears. He was truly an incredible man. He will be missed dearly. RIP 🙏🏿🙌🏿🐻⬇️ https://t.co/spAz1V9g8e
— Jerry Azumah (@JerryAzumah) November 11, 2021
One of the very best! Sad day. Blessed to have worked with him and called him a friend. https://t.co/HIx1VExIei
— Tom Waddle (@TWaddle87) November 10, 2021
Rip Clyde. A Bears legend. You will be missed brother. 🙏🏿
— Thomas Q. Jones (@thomasqjones) November 11, 2021
An absolute LEGEND!! You will be missed. #SIP 🙏🏾 https://t.co/Fr84wnDF1n
— Coach Rod Wilson (@RodWilson58) November 10, 2021
My heart hurts today. The world lost a great man. https://t.co/sCDlTnN3qR
— Cam Worrell (@CamWorrell) November 11, 2021
Thank you Clyde for all that you did for us players. RIH to the Legendary Clyde Emrich #BearsAlumni
— Big Steve Edwards (@BigSteve79) November 11, 2021
Media members and other NFL training staff also paid their respects to Emrich:
Today has been a sad day at Halas Hall. Clyde Emrich was a beloved member of the #Bears organization for 50 years and truly will be missed. https://t.co/KtEKd0V7wO
— Larry Mayer (@LarryMayer) November 10, 2021
Saddened. True "LEGEND". Wonderful man. Kind. Time for everyone. Gentle giant in his profession. A Chicago Bear to the core. Building strength one player at a time, and bonds for a lifetime. Thank you for all of your advice & friendship. Peace to family and friends. https://t.co/T9vSGSFbZy
— Jeff Joniak (@JeffJoniak) November 11, 2021
Very sad day. They called Clyde Emrich "The Legend," but he was more than that. For about 60 years, he touched more people associated with the Chicago Bears than anyone. And he left each of them better for knowing him. May the road rise up to meet you, Clyde.
— Dan Pompei (@danpompei) November 10, 2021
The Bears and the world lost a great one today. Clyde Emrich passed away today. Clyde worked for the Bears for 50 years and was the original NFL strength coach. Just a wonderful man and we’ll miss him. Rest In Peace Clyde and God Bless
— Greg Gabriel (@greggabe) November 10, 2021
Clyde Emrich was a fascinating man who had a lifetime of accomplishment before he ever became an NFL strength coach. He always had time for you, always had a story to tell and always had good, fresh ideas. Anyone who met him will never forget him. https://t.co/fk2Ctwsn9g
— Mark Potash (@MarkPotash) November 11, 2021
Clyde Emrich, who first became associated with the #Bears in 1963 and was hired as the first strength coach in the NFL in 1971, has died. The man that was affectionately called 'The Legend' was 90. Crossed paths with Clyde hundreds of times. Never once was he not smiling.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) November 11, 2021
RIP Legend!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Bobby Slater (@bobbysla23) November 10, 2021
Condolences to the family and friends of longtime Bears strength coach Clyde Emrich, who was respected and appreciated by all. https://t.co/eZ09SXYssg
— Fred B. Mitchell (@kicker34) November 11, 2021
