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.

Bidwill inherited the team from his father, Bill Bidwill, who was at least part-owner from 1962 until his death in 2019. Michael Bidwill grew up the second of five children in his family, and is the third generation of his family to own the Cardinals. His grandfather, Charles Bidwill, bought the Cardinals in 1933, while they were still in Chicago.

Jan 3, 2021 · Bill Bidwill Family. He was the adopted son of Charles Bidwill and Violet Bidwill. He had an his elder brother Charles Bidwill who was also adopted.

Nov 3, 2023 · Bill Bidwill is a former executive of the Arizona Cardinals and the son of an American businessman who owned the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). Though his exact age is still unknown, he is likely to be around in his 50s.

Aug 18, 2016 · TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Nancy Bidwill, wife of Arizona Cardinals owner William “Bill” Bidwill, has died after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 84. Her son, Cardinals President Michael Bidwill, announced her passing in a statement, saying she died Wednesday morning surrounded by close family members.

Nov 3, 2023 · The Bidwill Family. Bill Bidwill was the son of Charles Bidwill and Violet Bidwill Wolfner. His father, Charles Bidwill, was a prominent figure as an owner of the NFL’s Chicago Cardinals. After his father’s passing, Violet Bidwill authorized business partner Ray Bennigsen to manage the team.

Oct 1, 2019 · William V. Bidwill Sr. (born July 31, 1931) was the principal owner and chairman of the board of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was co-owner from 1962 for ten seasons with his brother Charles Jr. and has been sole owner since 1972.

Oct 8, 2019 · Michael Bidwill told the story that Bill Bidwill called a family meeting in 1987 in St. Louis, and told his wife and kids it would be a family decision whether he should move the franchise to Arizona, knowing the impact a move would have on all of them.

Apr 15, 2023 · Bill Bidwill, whose family has owned the Arizona Cardinals for almost 80 years, has died, at 88 according to the football team, Arizona Cardinals. Bidwill had co-owned the team from 1962 for ten seasons with his brother Charles Jr. and had been sole owner from 1972 until his …

Oct 8, 2019 · Over the years, Bidwill deepened relationships with family and friends. He is survived by five children and 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His wife, Nancy, died in 2016, but was...