NFL world mourns the death of Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill

By Vincent Frank

·Updated: October 2, 2019

The Arizona Cardinals and the broader NFL world lost a true legend on Wednesday with the passing of longtime owner Bill Bidwill at the age of 88.

Bidwill’s father, Charles, bought the then Chicago Cardinals back in 1932. The younger Bidwill had been a member of the organization for eight decades prior to his passing, taking principle ownership back in 1972.

One of the most respected owners in the football world, it goes without saying that the NFL world had a lot to say about his life following the announcement of his passing.

Longtime Cardinal Adrian Wilson remembers Mr. Bidwill. https://t.co/Vx2djvjHla
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) October 2, 2019

Former Pro Bowl FB Ron Wolfley on passing of Bill Bidwill and his works of charity: “Even though he didn’t experience a lot of success as an NFL owner, he experienced a ton of success as a man.”
— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) October 2, 2019

Sending my thoughts and prayers to the entire Bidwill family. RIP Mr. Bidwill. 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/cbNxtjz4Ei
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) October 2, 2019

#RIP Mr. B! I just got this picture Sunday and put in on my wall immediately cause of what it meant to me. I got to say something to him that goes back to when I signed in 04’ Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of something special! @AZCardinals #Birdgang pic.twitter.com/txj9acHZot
— Bertrand Berry (@btrain92) October 2, 2019

Jake Plummer just said on a conference call that Pat Tillman loved to talk with late Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill while other players were scared of chatting up with the guy who signed their checks.
— Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss) October 2, 2019

Sad to hear of the passing of @AZCardinals owner Bill Bidwell. I got to know him from my time as GM of the @Redskins I always enjoyed talking to him especially about the history of the NFL. Thanks for all your contributions to the NFL! He will be missed @Georgetown @nflnetwork
— Charley Casserly (@CharleyCasserly) October 2, 2019

Forever indebted to the Bidwell family and the Arizona Cardinals for giving me the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream of being a NFL player. My condolences are with the Bidwell family as well as the Cardinals organization in this difficult time. https://t.co/UlOfL1yzqf
— Phillip Sims (@coachphilsims1) October 2, 2019

Lions owner Martha Ford on the passing of Cardinals owner Bill Bidwell pic.twitter.com/ReVtoPoVv2
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) October 2, 2019

https://twitter.com/PaulKuharskyNFL/status/1179484857812082699?s=20

https://twitter.com/GlendaleAZPD/status/1179475719245533184?s=20

I'll always remember how kind he was to my dad when they met on Veterans Day years ago. I think both Navy, guys. My dad passed away a year ago, he always remembered Mr Bidwell's kindness. All my prayers to the family.
— Andy Tobin – Tweets Views Are My Own TMO. (@Andy_Tobin) October 2, 2019