Fans react: Tommy Nobis, ‘Mr. Falcon,’ is dead at 74
Tommy Nobis, "Mr. Falcon," has died at the age of 74.
Our first great player has passed away. We will miss you, Tommy Nobis. #ForeverMrFalcon
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 13, 2017
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Nobis died Wednesday morning at home with his wife at his side, after an extended illness, the Atlanta Falcons confirmed.
Football fans and fans of Nobis shared memories and thoughts on Twitter.
Sad to hear about the passing of @AtlantaFalcons great Tommy Nobis. I always appreciated my conversations with him when I was a young player. He taught me quite a bit. RIP
— Robbie Tobeck (@RobbieTobeck) December 13, 2017
@mahone_derrick tommy Nobis was Falcons football! I once played against him in pick up hoops at a camp. He shoe went thru the floor.
— David Boyd (@DavidBoydhoops) December 13, 2017
Tommy Nobis. 1st ever falcon drafted by the organization. Glad I got to see him at the final game last year at the Georgia dome. Rest in Peace Mr Nobis.
— Ben Yeager (@b_yeager) December 13, 2017
Too young to have watched him play but this guy was a giant in our community helping out especially with job training and other help for adults with disabilities. RIP #TommyNobis
— danny j (@supernaut72) December 13, 2017
R.I.P. Tommy Nobis
— Victor (@Roob_Vic) December 13, 2017
I remember talks about Mr. Nobis when I was younger with my dad and watching old highlights. #HookEm https://t.co/0zB331P605
Nobis was Atlanta’s No. 1 pick in the NFL draft and played his college ball at Texas.
