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Boston Globe
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Former NFL offensive lineman turned broadcaster Craig Wolfley dies at 66
Steelers president Art Rooney II praised Mr. Wolfley's 'work ethic and commitment to excellence' during his career and praised him for his commentary on the team's radio network. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'His passionate voice and deep understanding of the game made him a trusted figure for Steelers fans,' Rooney said in a statement. 'And his humor, warmth, and enthusiasm left a lasting impact on our community.' Advertisement Mr. Wolfley and good friend and former teammate Tunch Ilkin paired up for the popular 'In the Locker Room with Tunch and Wolf' show and the easy rapport between the two was a fixture of most Steeler game broadcasts during their time together. Known almost universally as 'Wolf,' Mr. Wolfley moved from the sideline to the booth full-time when he replaced Ilkin as the color analyst on the Steelers Radio Network. Mr. Wolfley's deep laugh and kind demeanor — he'd often respond 'better than I deserve' whenever he was asked how he was doing by a listener — belied his physical playing style and his uncommon strength. He placed fifth in the World's Strongest Man competition in 1981 and later owned a boxing club in the Pittsburgh suburbs. Mr. Wolfley is survived by his wife Faith, his brother Ron, a former NFL running back, and six children.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Report: Former Steelers lineman turned broadcaster dies
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN) – Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette is reporting that former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman and current broadcaster Craig Wolfley has died at the age of 66. Wolfley has served as the Steelers' radio color analyst since 2022 after previously serving as the team's sideline reporter. He also co-hosted a morning radio show in Pittsburgh with former Steelers' tackle Max Starks called ''In the Locker Room with Wolf and Max.' He spent 10 seasons as a guard on the Steelers' offensive line before finishing his career in Minnesota. He was originally selected by the Steelers in the fifth round of the 1980 NFL Draft. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
