NFL world responds after football legend passes away at age 72.

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Ray Guy, without a doubt one of the most influential punters in the history of professional football.

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Guy passed suddenly at the age of 72 on Thursday morning following what was reportedly a protracted illness.

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Guy played for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders organisation for 14 years.

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He was the first and only punter to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014, and is largely considered as the first great punter in football history.

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Guy won three Super Bowls and appeared on three All-Pro teams while playing in the NFL.

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Many others expressed their grief at his passing and shared their fondest playing memories on social media.

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I can still hear my father calling for me to come see Ray Guy punt on television. RIP.

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