Craig Wolfley was a 12-year NFL veteran who spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, then became a broadcaster for the team.
- Died: March 10, 2025 (Who else died on March 10?)
- Details of death: Died of cancer at the age of 66.
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Craig Wolfley’s legacy
For Pittsburgh Steelers fans, Wolfley made the transition from gridiron favorite to color analyst seamlessly, resulting in a tenure with the NFL team that lasted decades.
Wolfley was a fifth-round draft pick selected in 1980 after playing four seasons for Syracuse University. He was an offensive lineman in Pittsburgh, left the Steelers after the 1989 season, and finished out his career with the Minnesota Vikings from 1990 to 1991. He played in 153 games over the course of his pro football career, notching seven fumble recoveries. He was named to the Syracuse University Football All-Century team in 1999.
Wolfley was a big man, and it showed. He placed fifth in the 1981 World’s Strongest Man competition, and in 2002, he had a four-round boxing match against boxer-pro wrestler Butterbean, which Wolfley lost. But those who knew him also described him as a gentle giant.
He was arguably best known among Pittsburgh sports fans as a broadcaster. First as a Steelers’ sideline reporter during radio broadcasts, then as a color analyst, Wolfley was known not just for his positive, optimistic attitude, but also for his faith. He worked with Light of Life Rescue Mission in Pittsburgh, giving his own time to help others, and he supported Wounded Warriors and other organizations.
Tributes to Craig Wolfley
Full obituary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
