NFL official Bill Leavy, best remembered for serving as the referee during the controversial Super Bowl XL, has died at 76.
. “As an official, you never want to do that. It left me with a lot of sleepless nights, and I think about it constantly. I’ll go to my grave wishing that I’d been better.”Getty Images
Leavy, who died three days after his birthday, was a firefighter and police officer in San Jose before he became an official,In 2000, Leavy worked Super Bowl XXXIV between the Rams and Titans as a back judge and was promoted to referee the following year.Leavy worked in the NFL from 1995 to 2014, where he officiated in two Super Bowls.
“Bill was an outstanding official and an even better man,” Senior Vice President of Officiating Walt Anderson. “Always kind and thoughtful, Bill was instrumental in mentoring countless young officials throughout his career. His recognition as an Art McNally Award winner highlights that selfless dedication to officiating. His integrity earned him respect at every step of his football journey and the entire officiating community mourns his loss.
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