John Murphy, the iconic voice of the Buffalo Bills, is stepping down from his role. His departure marks the end of an era for Bills fans who have grown accustomed to hearing his distinctive voice during games.
John Murphy has been associated with the Buffalo Bills for many years, and his contributions to the team’s broadcasts have left a lasting impact. As the play-by-play announcer, he has skillfully narrated countless thrilling moments, from game-winning touchdowns to unforgettable plays on the field.
Murphy spent the last 35 years on the radio broadcast for the Bills, including 16 years as a color analyst (1984-1989 & 1994-2003) and the last 19 years as the play-by-play announcer (2004-2022). The Lockport, NY native is still leaving the door open to be involved in the game day broadcast in a different capacity.
"John's love and enthusiasm for the Bills and Western New York has been evident for the past 30-plus years in the booth. We will all miss his great calls and passion as the play-by-play announcer. We continue to wish he and his family all the best during his recovery and we hope that he can remain a part of our organization in the future," Bills owner Terry Pegula said in a statement.
In an interview with Susan Rose of WBEN, Murphy shared that he's ready to move on to a new chapter of his life.
"I'll miss it a great deal." Murphy said. "I'll miss the people more than anything."
Murphy also shared that he and his wife Mary both agreed that this was the right time for him to step away and that he is at peace with the decision.
His voice has become synonymous with Bills football, and fans will undoubtedly miss his enthusiastic calls and insightful commentary. Whether it was a nail-biting finish or a dominant performance by the team, John Murphy was there to capture the essence of each game.
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