Craig Wolfley

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Craig Alan Wolfley (May 19, 1958 – March 10, 2025) was an American professional football player and color analyst for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played in the NFL as an offensive lineman, spending most of his career with the Steelers before finishing with the Minnesota Vikings. Along with fellow Steeler Max Starks, he hosted a show on 970 ESPN.[2]Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

College career

Wolfley attended Syracuse University from 1976 to 1979.[3] He was a four-year letter winner as an offensive lineman.[4] In 1999, Wolfley was named to the Syracuse University Football All Century team.[5]

Professional career

A fifth round NFL draft pick, he played offensive guard and offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1980 to 1989. He ended his career with the Minnesota Vikings from 1990 to 1991. Wolfley started 104 games, the majority at left guard.[6]

Broadcasting career

Following his retirement, Wolfley began a broadcasting career with the Steelers. Wolfley served as a sideline reporter until 2021. In addition, he hosted a daily radio show, mostly with his Steelers teammate and longtime friend Tunch Ilkin.

Following Ilkin's death in 2021, Wolfley replaced him as the team's color commentator on radio broadcasts.[7] Former Steeler Max Starks replaced Ilkin on Wolfley's daily show.

Other sports

In addition to football, Wolfley competed in weight lifting, boxing, sumo wrestling and martial arts. In 1981, he placed fifth in the World's Strongest Man competition.[8] In 2002, Wolfley lost a four-round boxing match to Butterbean.[9] He also held a black belt in jiu jitsu.[10]

Personal life and death

Wolfley was an evangelical Christian.[11] He attended South Hills Bible Chapel under the pastoral leadership of John Hay Munro with two other notable Steelers, Mike Webster and Tunch Ilkin. Ilkin has credited Wolfley with leading him to follow Jesus Christ.[12]

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Wolfley died from cancer on March 10, 2025, at the age of 66.[13]

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