TRIBUTES are pouring in from former teammates, past players and fans as the rugby league family begins mourning the loss of one of the game's great characters.
Jordan Cox, who played for The Wire in 2016 after signing from Hull KR, has died at the age of 27
READ: Wolves 'shocked and saddened' at Jordan Cox's death
He also pulled on shirts for Sheffield Eagles, Doncaster and York City Knights.
Cox died at home in Hull, in circumstances believed to be non-suspicious and not related to the current public health situation.
Some of the tributes so far:
Gutted to receive this news today!! Pleasure to of played with you, always the loudest person in the room. RIP big fella! 💙💛 https://t.co/OrvzZgFi2i
— Ben Currie (@BenoCurrie) April 30, 2020
Awful news, always full of smiles and laughter. One of the biggest characters I’ve played with, rest in peace pal ❤️. https://t.co/lJjSdkoY32
— Matthew Russell (@mattyrussell3) April 30, 2020
RIP Coxy. Always the biggest smile in the room! Love you loads from your “Porkchop” ❤️ pic.twitter.com/HznwSwWaGM
— Ben Evans (@benevans108) April 30, 2020
Heart breaking news to receive earlier. RIP big fella there was never a dull moment when you was around and I’ll never forget you 80m kick off return at wakey away 💙💛 https://t.co/BS1fTsrwxC
— Brad dwyer (@DwyerBrad) April 30, 2020
Can’t believe it. No words. Thoughts go out to your family... rest easy bud. https://t.co/4DcxrlzXJy
— Morgan Smith (@morgsssssmith) April 30, 2020
Absolutely lost for words. Was only speaking to him a few days ago 😞 rest easy big fella. https://t.co/MGZG1Do1by
— Kevin Penny (@KevinPenny6) April 30, 2020
Absolutely knocked for six by news of Jordan Cox's passing.
— Matthew Turner (@MattTurner_WG) April 30, 2020
Had me in absolute stitches whenever I spoke to or interviewed him during his year at Wire and I'll long remember his length-of-the-field dash at Wakefield.
Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends 😢
Everyone at the club is deeply saddened and shocked by the news that former player Jordan Cox has passed away at the age of 27.
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) April 30, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jordan's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.https://t.co/c9YTkffWif pic.twitter.com/gxvsTFBTXK
RIP Jordan Cox.
— Chris (@WireChris17) April 30, 2020
Still to this day the best kick off return I’ve ever seen. pic.twitter.com/CIDnH7MyXV
Such sad news. Rest is peace big fella. https://t.co/VnXXoDzUXn
— Tyrone McCarthy (@TykeMc) April 30, 2020
Absolute terrible news, Coxy made the training ground a brighter place every single day he was there!
— Jon Clarke (@OptimalSC) April 30, 2020
Pictures by Mike Boden
Truly one of a kind Coxy.
— ryan atkins (@rararyan85) April 30, 2020
The trip back from Wembley and you knew The Sugarhill Gangs “Rappers delight” word for word will stay with me forever pal.
Fly high big fella.#sleepinpeace https://t.co/Wt8mkUeZju
RIP Jordan Cox. So sad. Thought go out to his family & friends. 💌
— Joshua Charnley (@Joshuacharnley) April 30, 2020
Absolutely devastated RIP big fella made the room light up with fun and laughter never a boring moment with you 😢
— Chris Hill (@Chrishilly1987) April 30, 2020
No nonsense player, 100% application when playing, i thought he left the Wire to soon. Good good player, terribly sad news...
— Chris Birchall (@birchall81) April 30, 2020
Condolences to his family and friends. Rest easy Coxy
— Pat Moran (@patmoran122) April 30, 2020
Will never forget that barnstorming run at Wakefield....RIP Big Man
— Chris Ashton (@ChrisAshton20) April 30, 2020
Heartbroken to hear about the passing of @Jdc1192 wore his heart on his sleeve and never took a backwards step when playing for @WarringtonRLFC RIP Coxy 😢
— Andy Hawley (@Andy_Hawley) April 30, 2020
Absolutely awful. Larger than life character who was only with @WarringtonRLFC for a brief time but left an indelible impression. Rest in Peace, Jordan. https://t.co/ZrmzmSuGBy
— Curtis Jobling (@CurtisJobling) April 30, 2020
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