The National Football League (NFL) is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world. As we all know in order for a team to succeed in any sport, the team players must perform at their best level and only a great referee can ensure that the game is played fairly and that all players are treated equally. NFL referees play a crucial role in every game and help maintain the order of the game. Being a referee is a job that requires a high level of skill and knowledge, and it is only given to the best of the best. When we think of such referees that have a different aura around them the name Bill Vinovich certainly does come to mind.
Bill Vinovich is an American football official who has worked in the National Football League (NFL) from 2001 to 2006 and since the 2012 NFL season. He wears the uniform number 52 in the NFL. He began his officiating career in 2001, as a side judge and officiated many high school and small college-level games. In the 2004 season, Vinovich was promoted to the referee. As the year went by Vinovich officiated in many big games and he also was the referee for the 2018 NFC Championship Game. In 2020, he was chosen to be the referee of Super Bowl LIV. In 2022, he was named the alternate referee for Super Bowl LVI. Vinovich by his hard work has made himself into one the best referees in the game today.
Bill Vinovich Crew
Bill Vinovich’s professional officiating career started out when he was hired by the NFL in 2001 as a side judge. He was promoted to referee in the 2004 season. Bill Vinovich’s crew works together to make sure that the game is played fairly and that all players are treated equally.
Bill Vinovich is the referee of the crew.
Alex Moore is the umpire of the crew.
Dale Keller is the down judge of the crew.
Mark Perlman is the line judge of the crew.
Joe Blubaugh is the field judge of the crew.
Jimmy Buchanan is the side judge of the crew.
Jimmy Russell is the back judge of the crew.
Mark Butterworth is the replay official of the crew.
Julie Johnson is the alternate referee of the crew.
Bill Vinovich retired?
Bill Vinovich has not retired yet and is still officiating in many big games. Although he retired as an NFL official in 2007 due to a heart condition but fought to return to the field and came back for the 2012 season. He also worked as the official NFL referee in two Super Bowls once in 2015 and the other in 2018.
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Bill Vinovich's Personal Life
He was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania on December 1, 1960. As of now, he is 62 years old. Bill Vinovich is married to Jeanette Vinovich. The Couple have now been married for 30 years and since then have been blessed with a son and a daughter. The name of the son is William IV and the name of the daughter is Shawna Vinovich. The Vinovich's are a loving and supportive family.
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FAQs
A. Bill Vinovich was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania on December 1, 1960. Currently, he is 63 years old.
A. Bill Vinovich’s crew consists of Bill Vinovich, Alex Moore, Dale Keller, Mark Perlman, Joe Blubaugh, Jimmy Buchanan, Jimmy Russell, Mark Butterworth, and Julie Johnson.
A. Bill Vinovich due to fairness is considered one of the greatest referees in the history of the NFL.
A. The estimated net worth of Bill Vinovich in 2023 is around $1-5 million.
