Reaction pours in after The Don passes away

Legendary CFL coach Don Matthews died Wednesday at 77 years old.

Many across social media have shared their thoughts on the Hall of Famer’s passing:

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Our sincere condolences to Don Matthews' family and friends. #AlsMTL pic.twitter.com/HQe6dq7rZp

— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) June 14, 2017

The #Argos are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of legendary head coach Don Matthews.

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— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) June 14, 2017

The Eskimos mourn the passing of former head coach Don Matthews. Condolences to the Matthew's family and friends. pic.twitter.com/efU9f2UvQv

— Edmonton Elks (@GoElks) June 14, 2017

It is with deep sadness that the Saskatchewan Roughriders learn of the passing of former Riders HC, Don Matthews. pic.twitter.com/Vlqvm19nys

— Saskatchewan Roughriders (@sskroughriders) June 14, 2017

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Don Matthews was one of the greatest CFL coaches ever. As commish I had to expect unexpected but he was a winner.

— John Tory (@JohnTory) June 14, 2017

"This is isn't a democracy," Don Matthews once said. "It's a dictatorship and I'm the head dick." RIP The Don, greatest coach in CFL history

— Steve Simmons (@simmonssteve) June 14, 2017

It's not that there will never be another character like Don Matthews ever again in pro football, it's that there can't be. One of a kind.

— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) June 14, 2017

So sorry to hear of Don Matthews' passing. A genuine character, innovator, motivator and what a football coach. RIP, Coach.

— Cam Cole (@rcamcole) June 14, 2017

My memory of Don Matthews:
Brash, confident winner…wherever he coached. One of a kind.

BC '85
Balt '95
Argos '96 '97
Als '02#champion

— Rod Smith (@RodSmithTSN) June 14, 2017

So sorry to hear of the passing of the legendary Don Matthews. Like anyone who covered him on a daily basis, we had our differences …

— Herb Zurkowsky (@HerbZurkowsky1) June 14, 2017

But at the end of the day, I believe we respected each other. I know he made me better. Don't know he would have said the same thing.

— Herb Zurkowsky (@HerbZurkowsky1) June 14, 2017

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RIP Don Matthews. One of the greatest coaches & personalities the CFL has ever known. His legend endures, but he will undoubtedly be missed.

— Scott Rintoul (@ScottRintoul) June 14, 2017

Think about this, CFL fans: 1982 Eskimo coaching staff featured HC Hugh Campbell and had Cal Murphy, Don Matthews as assistants. Legends all

— Ed Tait (@EdTaitWFC) June 14, 2017

There will never be another coach and especially another personality like Don Matthews. #RIPDonMatthews

— Dave Campbell (@Dave_CHED) June 14, 2017

Statement on passing of #CFL legend Don Matthews https://t.co/99Wmxis8gV

— Paulo Senra (@paulosenra) June 14, 2017