William Vogel Bidwell

William was born on July 31, 1931 and passed away in October 2019. After earning his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in 1954, Bidwill proudly served in the United States Navy before taking on a full-time role with the team in 1960. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 8 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Phoenix (4715 N. Central Avenue). While well-known for his understated nature and a preference for staying out of the spotlight, "Mr. B" was recognized often for his contributions and accomplishments as Cardinals owner.