Reggie Hall was a friend to many during his 58 years living in Detroit.
As news of his passing has hit us like a ton of bricks this morning, the sports world is reacting to the loss of a true legend.
We plan a big tribute on Action News at 6 p.m., but in the meantime, Reggie's friends and colleagues have reacted.
His beloved Detroit Titans have posted a tribute online.
Detroit Mourns The Loss Of @TitanReg https://t.co/L200USpyYb #Titan4Life #MakeThoseTurnoversHurt @wxyzdetroit pic.twitter.com/WBAZrPudqj
— Detroit Titans (@detroittitans) December 9, 2015
We've received emails from ESPN, ABC, and countless people in the business who called Reggie a colleague and a friend.
Tom Leyden worked with Reggie for over 10 years at WXYZ. He shared a tribute on Facebook.
My thoughts on the life & death of my dear friend, @TitanReg - Reggie Hall. Gone too soon - https://t.co/T5TZUGf2gY pic.twitter.com/DKqWwxNRzc
— Tom Leyden (@TomLeyden) December 9, 2015
The Detroit Pistons publicly sent out a tweet after the news broke.
Our condolences to family & friends of Reggie Hall, a @wxyzdetroit & @detroittitans icon, and friend to all of us in Detroit sports.
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 9, 2015
All of UDM's Horizon League rivals have grown to love Reggie over the years.
The conference gained Oakland University as a school two years ago, and the move only helped Golden Grizzlies head coach Greg Kampe's friendship with Reggie grow.
Michigan lost a great guy today, the nicest man I've ever met. I couldn't wait to see his name light up on my phone.Reggie Hall we loved you
— Greg Kampe (@KampeOU) December 9, 2015
Reggie's laugh filled a room, his attitude was contagious,he LOVED his school U of D.He always had the right words. Gone way to soon Reggie
— Greg Kampe (@KampeOU) December 9, 2015
Reggie's impact in the city of Detroit was far greater than he knew. His friends knew him as "Titan Reggie," and his passion for WXYZ and his Titans was unmatched.
This just isn't fair. Reggie Hall is an institution. The greatest fan of any team I've ever seen. "Titan Reggie"... https://t.co/8d8B6gfSmP
— Matt Dery (@dery1051) December 9, 2015
I was w him in person only three times but felt like I was a friend bc of his personality. Praying for his family https://t.co/4mUH7XXqrM
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) December 9, 2015
I hate losing good people from this earth; people we can all learn from; who makes us smile and laugh. That was Reggie Hall. He'll be missed
— Matt Shepard (@ShepMatt) December 9, 2015
Reggie ran the WXYZ sports internship program for over two decades. His loss is being felt across the industry.
I interned under @TitanReg yrs ago at WXYZ. He remained a friend. Deeply saddened by his loss.
— Mickey York (@MickeyYork_FSD) December 9, 2015
More schools have weighed in online, too.
@detroittitans @wxyzdetroit We are sorry to hear about the loss of @TitanReg. Our condolences to his family, friends and Titan family.
— Valpo Athletics (@valpoathletics) December 9, 2015
Sad day today in Horizon League Hoops as the entire conference mourns the loss of Detroit Super Fan Reggie Hall (@TitanReg). True passion.
— YSU Men's Basketball (@YSUMensHoops) December 9, 2015
Our condolences go out to our @HorizonLeague brothers, the @detroittitans. @TitanReg will be missed by all of us. https://t.co/nygZqdqOGU
— UIC Men's Basketball (@UICFlamesMBB) December 9, 2015
