Arizona Cardinals radio analyst Ron Wolfley has announced he will be stepping down after 20 years of calling Cardinals football. Wolfley made the announcement during his program, Wolf & Luke, heard on Arizona Sports 98.7, delivering an emotional statement.
“First, I’d like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for His providence and provision in my life,” said Wolfley. “Having said that, with a thankful and grateful heart, I’d like to announce I’m stepping down as the Arizona Cardinals radio analyst.”
The 62-year-old Wolfley was a four-time Pro Bowler as a fullback and special teams player for the Cardinals. He was also on the roster when the team relocated to Arizona in 1988.
“Not only was Wolf a great broadcast partner for the last 20 years, but a great friend,” said Dave Pasch, Arizona Cardinals Radio Network play-by-play announcer. “I’m thankful that will continue, even though we won’t be next to each other on Sundays in the fall.”
During the heartfelt segment on Arizona Sports, Wolfley expressed deep gratitude to his family, friends, and the Arizona Cardinals organization.
“I’d like to thank Michael Bidwill and the Bidwill family for 27 incredible years within the organization as both a player and broadcaster. In almost three decades, my time with the organization was filled with love, respect, and professionalism,” said Wolfley. “The game of football is in my blood. I come from a football family. God used football in my life, and I’m so grateful to Him for allowing me to ‘strap on the boots and bloody up the knuckles.’”
Despite stepping away from his role as an analyst, Wolfley will continue his weekday program, Wolf & Luke, on Arizona Sports 98.7. He will also remain part of Big Red Rage, a Cardinals-produced show airing Thursday evenings.
The Cardinals have announced that a search is underway to find a new analyst for their radio broadcasts.
“Being able to put on the headphones and talk about the game I love makes me feel like I’m 22, in the tunnel and ready to go,” Wolfley said. “Thank you, Bonneville Phoenix, for allowing me to broadcast and relive what it was like to play the greatest game at the highest level.”
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