Tirrel Burton, a longtime assistant coach at Michigan, has passed away.
Burton, 86, suffered a heart attack and stroke in the past week and died late Tuesday night, according to several former Michigan players.
“We lost a great treasure,” said former Michigan running back Jamie Morris. “Ann Arbor lost a great citizen.”
Burton was hired by Bo Schembechler and joined the staff in 1970 to coach running backs. He remained on staff through the 1991 season.
“What a fine gentleman,” former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr said of Burton. “I will miss him and admire him always.