Bill Bidwill | |
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| Born | William Vogel Bidwill July 31, 1931 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 2, 2019 (aged 88) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1962–2019 |
| Known for | Principal owner and chairman of the Arizona Cardinals |
| Board member of | Chair (Arizona Cardinals) |
| Children | 5; including Michael |
| Parent(s) | Charles Bidwill Violet Bidwill |
| Awards | NFL Alumni Order of the Leather Helmet (1982) |
William Vogel Bidwill (July 31, 1931 – October 2, 2019) was an American businessman and the owner of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He had co-owned the team from 1962 for ten seasons with his brother Charles Jr. and had been sole owner from 1972 until his death in 2019.[1]
The team has been owned by the Bidwill family since 1932. Bill’s father, Charles Sr., purchased the then-Chicago Cardinals for $50K (the equivalent of ~$918K in 2018).[2]