Thoughts on passing of Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill

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TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) General David H. Petraeus, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Cardinals president Michael Bidwill and Cardinals team owner William V. Bidwill talk on the field prior to Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

What others are saying about Bill Bidwill

Mr. Bidwill made a lot of friends and impacted a lot of people in and around Arizona and around the game of football. Many people had very nice memories of him on Wednesday.

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

#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

@AZCardinals My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bidwill family during this tough time. Mr. B drafted me and gave me a chance in the @NFL and I’ll be forever grateful for that opportunity! RIP Mr.B!
— Jake Plummer (@snakestakes) October 2, 2019

The NFL family lost a pioneer today. Bill Bidwill loved the Arizona Cardinals and the great State of Arizona. He paved the way for so many by being on the forefront of giving minorities the opportunity to thrive as coaches and executives in the NFL. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/xJmmwhft4T
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) October 2, 2019

A dad. A husband. A giant. Bill Bidwill never forgot he was part of our community, bringing the @AZCardinals here three decades ago. His impact lives on. His was a life well lived. My deepest condolences to the Bidwill family. #RIP https://t.co/ORLeYNbJOn
— Doug Ducey (@DougDucey) October 2, 2019

A statement from Terry and Kim Pegula on the passing of @AZCardinals owner Bill Bidwill. pic.twitter.com/p0kYRaa5Lb
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) October 2, 2019

On behalf of the entire Philadelphia Eagles organization, we send our sincerest condolences to the Arizona Cardinals and the Bidwill family on the passing of @AZCardinals owner, Bill Bidwill. https://t.co/DOwdhKcljH
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 2, 2019

Statement from #Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy on Bill Bidwill pic.twitter.com/aGFuenRG54
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 2, 2019

You try telling me he didn’t have an impact on people. There are so many more thoughts that weren’t shared here out there.

I wish he was better understood. I wish the Cardinals could have had a winning legacy for him. It’s not for the lack of trying.

Certainly there were a lot of dead end avenues taken to get to the point of where the Cardinals franchise is today. But there would be no avenues at all without Bill Bidwill the man, the owner, the father, and the son.

He will be missed. Hopefully Michael can get things turned around for the organization over the next couple of years. That my friends, would be the greatest tribute that could ever be made.

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Rest in peace Mr. Bidwill. Our lives are forever impacted because of your presence. For that, we should all be grateful.

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