John Murphy, longtime voice of the Buffalo Bills, resigns

After serving as the “Voice of the Buffalo Bills” for 35 years, John Murphy has announced his decision to step down from his role before the start of the 2024 season. For more than three decades, he has played an integral role in the Buffalo Bills’ radio broadcasts. the team, as color analyst and play-by-play announcer. Although he is leaving his current position, Murphy has expressed an interest in remaining involved in match day broadcasting in a different capacity.

Murphy, 67, suffered a stroke on January 1, 2023. Chris Brown replaced him to finish the 2022 season and called last year’s games. It is likely that he will be named Murphy’s successor, although no official announcement has been made.

“John’s love and enthusiasm for the Bills and Western New York has been evident for over 30 years in the booth. We will all miss his big calls and his passion as a play-by-play announcer. We continue to wish him and his family all the best during his recovery, and we hope he can remain a part of our organization in the future,” Bills owner Terry Pegula said in a statement.

“I’m going to miss it a lot.” Murphy told WBEN. “I’m going to miss the people more than anything.”

Murphy’s illustrious career was honored with induction into the Buffalo Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2019. Additionally, he was recognized by the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 2022 with the Dick Gallagher Legacy Award for contributions to the local community and coverage. amateur sport during his broadcasting days.