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More here:<a href="https://t.co/SDXUwcR8aK">https://t.co/SDXUwcR8aK</a> <a href="https://t.co/GpWTK6mg7i">pic.twitter.com/GpWTK6mg7i</a></p>&mdash; Sean Robinson (@seanrobinson1e4) <a href="https://twitter.com/seanrobinson1e4/status/1505066012097474562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw5wb4007l3e7o3r0u4i8v@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BrianMFloyd/status/1504998938801147905', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Clayton is a legend and we were lucky enough to have him in Seattle for the longest time. 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He was one of those colleagues who was not only always eager to help you, but went above and beyond to help. He took his work seriously, with all his files and spreadsheets, but not himself. RIP to a gentleman and Hall of Famer.</p>&mdash; Seth Wickersham (@SethWickersham) <a href="https://twitter.com/SethWickersham/status/1504997069597163526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwapiw009v3e7os6d5el4z@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/WerderEdESPN/status/1505005630691721221', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Incredibly saddened by the passing of John Clayton, who was such a great teammate. You might remember his information or the greatest SC commercial ever created starring John. But my enduring image of John was him patiently caring for his wife, Pat. God bless John as he deserves. <a href="https://t.co/FaucwthamU">https://t.co/FaucwthamU</a></p>&mdash; Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/WerderEdESPN/status/1505005630691721221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwlh0000d93e7ozzm58t3x@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/LRiddickESPN/status/1505002334274920454', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I did my very first draft for ESPN on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ESPNRadio?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ESPNRadio</a> in 2014 in NYC with John Clayton, Mark Schlereth, and Dari Nowkhah. John could not have been nicer, more professional,more helpful to me. And we had never even met before that event. Says a lot about him. Says everything. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a> JC</p>&mdash; Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/LRiddickESPN/status/1505002334274920454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwbf6h00a63e7oeet87mru@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/JoyTaylorTalks/status/1505014294349586434', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Clayton was the kindest person. This was my first sideline job for the NFL. He found me, gave me advice, gave me some information for the broadcast and as always, wanted to talk about Braddock, PA. Thank you for everything John, I am so grateful for your friendship. RIP ♥️ <a href="https://t.co/i28uOSexT0">pic.twitter.com/i28uOSexT0</a></p>&mdash; Joy Taylor (@JoyTaylorTalks) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoyTaylorTalks/status/1505014294349586434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwbnki00ah3e7o24ceyqch@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/diannaESPN/status/1505159870542143490', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Reading all these beautiful tributes to the great John Clayton.<br>He used to hop on SportsCenter on Fridays nights and while he would be getting set up I’d always ask “big plans tonight John?”<br>He always said the same thing “Taking my bride on a our Friday date.”<br>It was so sweet.</p>&mdash; Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/diannaESPN/status/1505159870542143490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw62ch007v3e7omumjxwbn@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/SandoNFL/status/1505004095182028808', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP John Clayton, hard to believe he’s gone. Rose to become all-time great NFL beat reporter &amp; later an <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn</a> icon, but never forgot his Braddock, PA roots. No one more dogged, more dedicated. Truly one of a kind. Heartbroken for Pat. He loved her so much. \u2066<a href="https://twitter.com/JohnClaytonNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnClaytonNFL</a>\u2069 <a href="https://t.co/i9Fl0GJkwJ">pic.twitter.com/i9Fl0GJkwJ</a></p>&mdash; Mike Sando (@SandoNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SandoNFL/status/1505004095182028808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw6bl900853e7ofndwe75u@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/woodypaige/status/1504997686696501253', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Clayton, good friend, great reporter. Be at ease.</p>&mdash; Woody Paige (@woodypaige) <a href="https://twitter.com/woodypaige/status/1504997686696501253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw6ycp008f3e7oy02lgmi6@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/CorkOnTheNFL/status/1505009280126119941', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Clayton was a true &quot;insider.&quot; He didn&#39;t wait for an agent to give him a scoop. He wasn&#39;t spoonfed information. He simply worked his ass off non-stop to become a top-notch journalist. Most important, he valued accuracy and integrity over immediacy. Godspeed, dear friend.</p>&mdash; Steve Corkran (@CorkOnTheNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CorkOnTheNFL/status/1505009280126119941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw7mav008p3e7oo31wmtth@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/wingoz/status/1504998609045139460', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To the professor. The architect of the greatest SportsCentrer commercial ever. Heaven just gained an insider for the ages <a href="https://t.co/hjZbvkUeRx">https://t.co/hjZbvkUeRx</a></p>&mdash; trey wingo (@wingoz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wingoz/status/1504998609045139460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw3biv00613e7oek9pctlj@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/espnSteveLevy/status/1505027441403834368', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Deeply saddened by the loss of John Clayton, a fixture of ESPN&#39;s NFL coverage. A true gentleman who was kind, especially to those younger who were just beginning to understand how to cover pro football...<br>RIP to this HOF&#39;er.</p>&mdash; Steve Levy (@espnSteveLevy) <a href="https://twitter.com/espnSteveLevy/status/1505027441403834368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw3l3a006c3e7or94jfib9@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/Kenny_Mayne/status/1505005630083387394', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Known him since the old days. He was at the Tacoma News Tribune. Always there to inform and support.<br>Sadness..RIP John Clayton.</p>&mdash; Kenny Mayne (@Kenny_Mayne) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kenny_Mayne/status/1505005630083387394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw3qyz006n3e7okh0q6l9p@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/lindacohn/status/1505031156042895360', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m extremely saddened over the passing of John Clayton. We met when I used to work in Seattle. He was a legend there covering the NFL. We shared a love of hockey. He’d talk about his Penguins. I’d talk Rangers. Then we both ended up at ESPN. He was “The Professor” RIP John💔🙏</p>&mdash; Linda Cohn (@lindacohn) <a href="https://twitter.com/lindacohn/status/1505031156042895360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw41an006y3e7o47ccjta8@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/missi_matthews/status/1505008910662610944', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Clayton, a proud Pittsburgh native, was not only knowledgeable about the NFL, but he was also kind to everyone he encountered. Thankful for the countless interviews and conversations we shared over the years. He will be very missed. 💔💔💔</p>&mdash; Missi Matthews (@missi_matthews) <a href="https://twitter.com/missi_matthews/status/1505008910662610944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xvvk8m003t3e7oe6ft6pnh@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/Jason_Shetler/status/1504996495291994116', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Before there was Adam Schefter, there was John Clayton. He was the go to NFL reporter in the pre-social media ERA. Attended Duquesne, and worked for The Pittsburgh Press in the 70’s. Covered the Steelers, as well as the Seahawks</p>&mdash; That Sports Guy (@Jason_Shetler) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jason_Shetler/status/1504996495291994116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwo3yi00ee3e7ohqxmfzak@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/JasonTaylor/status/1505029516850339840', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP John Clayton! He was a pros pro, Pittsburgh guy, smart tireless worker, funny, witty, friend and mentor to many, compassionate, personable, Pro Football Hall of Famer, a blessing to the entire NFL, and a LEGEND! 🙏🏾 <a href="https://t.co/71NX1hocNq">pic.twitter.com/71NX1hocNq</a></p>&mdash; Jason Taylor (@JasonTaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonTaylor/status/1505029516850339840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xvzz0k00433e7otx8eivlf@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BigWalt71/status/1505012267108208640', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-cards="hidden"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I want to send my sincere condolences to John Clayton&#39;s family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Thank you for your time and the love you always poured into your profession. You are a role model to many, in life and sport. RIP. <a href="https://t.co/ECTyYgzT5u">pic.twitter.com/ECTyYgzT5u</a></p>&mdash; WALTER JONES (@BigWalt71) <a href="https://twitter.com/BigWalt71/status/1505012267108208640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': False, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw5380007b3e7ob485p89a@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/sonofbum/status/1505148703480422403', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Clayton was a walking encyclopedia on football and what was happening in the NFL( THE PROFESSOR) .Most of all ,he was a great friend .Loved Clayton and miss him. RIP</p>&mdash; Wade Phillips (@sonofbum) <a href="https://twitter.com/sonofbum/status/1505148703480422403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwjvyh00co3e7oyiw1hf98@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/ESPNMcGee/status/1505006368926965760', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One of the most incredible days I’ve witnessed in this job was sitting next to John Clayton on an NFL Sunday. He broke news stories in Buffalo, Dallas and San Francisco…while watching the Seahawks and Panthers in Charlotte. The most non-big-time big-timer. I will miss him. <a href="https://t.co/ckNB8b93ar">pic.twitter.com/ckNB8b93ar</a></p>&mdash; Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNMcGee/status/1505006368926965760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwqdmr00ez3e7ov36cie5y@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/Espngreeny/status/1505154739306119169', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-cards="hidden"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All of us were so fortunate to know John Clayton, a giant in his field whose enormous success was rooted in kindness and a genuine love for the game. RIP Professor, thank you so much for all the insight, and all the laughs. <a href="https://t.co/IUMVUvQlq8">pic.twitter.com/IUMVUvQlq8</a></p>&mdash; Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) <a href="https://twitter.com/Espngreeny/status/1505154739306119169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': False, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw0e4s004d3e7oadbw4cx1@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/bykevinclark/status/1505004250744643585', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I guess the point is that football journalism was a better place because John Clayton was in it, and it would be in an even better place if we were all a little more like John. He&#39;ll be missed by everyone.</p>&mdash; Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) <a href="https://twitter.com/bykevinclark/status/1505004250744643585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw0uzc004n3e7ov3jo06gf@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/MikeDugar/status/1505003573863608320', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I still kinda can’t believe came on our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SeahawksMan2Man?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SeahawksMan2Man</a> podcast, man. John Clayton. The dude from TV, dawg. Used to watch dude as a kid. There he was rocking with me and <a href="https://twitter.com/CKidd206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CKidd206</a> like we was all real deal homies. That was just last year too. It was luv foreal.</p>&mdash; Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeDugar/status/1505003573863608320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw1xrg004x3e7otyc8lvm8@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BradyHenderson/status/1505020371279364099', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">While I was doing some freelancing in &#39;15 for <a href="https://t.co/CAEAmxiMAH">https://t.co/CAEAmxiMAH</a>, filling in at the job I dreamt of one day getting, John called me out of the blue to encourage me. He told me I could do it, and because John Clayton said that, I believed I could. I&#39;ll never forget that call.</p>&mdash; Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradyHenderson/status/1505020371279364099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw23dy00573e7oyo1nt0o9@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/Stephania_ESPN/status/1505044807495806976', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So sad to learn of John Clayton’s passing. Passionate about his craft, unmatched hustle. Welcoming and kind to newbies like me. <br>Encyclopedic knowledge of soul music (made the Slayer tee in his SC commercial twice as funny).<br>Above all, devoted to his wife Pat. <br>Miss you, John.</p>&mdash; Stephania Bell (@Stephania_ESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/Stephania_ESPN/status/1505044807495806976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw2yin005h3e7o7l7bqw8z@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/euqubud/status/1505001832841580550', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Clayton was so amazing that he made me like sports radio for a little bit</p>&mdash; Patrick Dubuque (@euqubud) <a href="https://twitter.com/euqubud/status/1505001832841580550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xw33om005r3e7o1vrvnwqq@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/Mariners/status/1505004666215493636', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We join the sports community in mourning the passing of Hall of Fame broadcaster and Seattle legend, John Clayton. 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My condolences to Pat.</p>&mdash; Mike Salk, Seattle Sports Station (@TheMikeSalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMikeSalk/status/1505001103405985795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwg2jn00ba3e7otrb5ql72@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BobStelton/status/1505003576812220416', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Most have heard by now, but we lost our friend and colleague, John Clayton today. I’ve known &amp; worked with John since 1998. No matter where in the country I was working, John was always a call away and eager to talk. To say he will be missed is a understatement. RIP my friend.</p>&mdash; Bob Stelton (@BobStelton) <a href="https://twitter.com/BobStelton/status/1505003576812220416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwgcwz00bk3e7obm44u61l@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/glove20kj/status/1505024386595651585', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My entire feed is people telling wonderful stories about my friend, John Clayton. <br><br>NFL players, teams, national media and seemingly everyone in the Northwest. All stories of his kindness. <br><br>It is making me smile through my tears tonight.</p>&mdash; Kevin Jackson (@glove20kj) <a href="https://twitter.com/glove20kj/status/1505024386595651585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwhzyx00bu3e7ouisgp8io@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/Joe_Fann/status/1505045733686202369', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I remember the summer after my freshman year of college I interned on John Clayton’s show at 710 ESPN. He’d give me shoutouts on the air when I’d post the podcasts to the site quickly, and I thought that was the coolest thing ever. I’m lucky to have known him.</p>&mdash; Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) <a href="https://twitter.com/Joe_Fann/status/1505045733686202369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwi58100c43e7o21akrht0@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/JoeTheCynic/status/1505020375029145603', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One of the best exchanges between John Clayton and Sean Salisbury was when Salisbury said to John you never started in the nfl and Clayton responded “neither did you”</p>&mdash; its only Joe (@JoeTheCynic) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeTheCynic/status/1505020375029145603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwj5fx00ce3e7och99ff1n@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/KingJosiah54/status/1505039652910100480', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Clayton was a real one 💔</p>&mdash; Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJosiah54/status/1505039652910100480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwkxdy00cz3e7okarm7mhb@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/JerryBrewer/status/1505001421099319299', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sad to hear we lost John Clayton. He was an NFL reporting giant &amp; a good, good man. The last several years, he wrote weekly <a href="https://twitter.com/PostSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PostSports</a> columns during the season, and whenever I&#39;d see him in the press box, he&#39;d greet me with, &quot;How ya doing, teammate?&quot; He loved this biz so much.</p>&mdash; Jerry Brewer (@JerryBrewer) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerryBrewer/status/1505001421099319299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwlvrm00dk3e7ow5wwp1sr@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/ALawRadio/status/1505006051401375745', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I&#39;m stunned to hear about John Clayton passing away. He was so kind to me always. We could talk forever about family, football and our industry. He introduced me to his wife Pat whom he adored and cared for with his whole heart. John was one-of-a-kind and will be missed.💔</p>&mdash; Amy Lawrence (@ALawRadio) <a href="https://twitter.com/ALawRadio/status/1505006051401375745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cl0xwmlim00du3e7oarc4fmsq@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/DylansRawTake/status/1505006157362044931', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Two of my childhood sportscasters I grew up on before school each and every morning are now gone. 😔 <br>🙏🕊 RIP to both John Clayton and Stuart Scott. <a href="https://t.co/T5e26fcHk2">pic.twitter.com/T5e26fcHk2</a></p>&mdash; DC (@DylansRawTake) <a href="https://twitter.com/DylansRawTake/status/1505006157362044931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2022</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 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