Statement From Lions Owner and Chairman Martha Firestone Ford on the Passing of Bill Bidwill

“Our hearts go out to the Arizona Cardinals as we mourn the passing of Bill Bidwill. The Lions and Cardinals have always shared a proud bond as two of the NFL’s original franchises, and the Bidwill Family holds a treasured place in the history of professional football. His more than 80 years of life as part of the Cardinals organization will be remembered through a legacy marked by countless contributions to our great game.
On behalf of my family and the Detroit Lions, we extend our thoughts and deepest sympathies to his children – Bill Jr., Michael, Nicole, Patrick and Tim – and the entire Bidwill Family.”