Bryan Wiedmeier, who rose to the highest level of team leadership during his nearly three decades with the Miami Dolphins, has died after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.
Wiedmeier was 56.
He was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer in October of 2012 and given 15 months to live. Wiedmeier beat doctors’ estimates by more than three years. He fought the disease with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, and continued to work for the Cleveland Browns for years after his diagnosis.
Before joining the Browns in 2010, Wiedmeier served under three Dolphins owners during 29 years with the franchise: Joe Robbie, Wayne Huizenga and Stephen Ross.
He joined the franchise in 1981 in an entry-level capacity. But it didn’t take long for Robbie to see his talent, and Wiedmeier would soon have a hand in most every department: ticketing, personnel, salary cap, labor and even hurricane preparedness. Wiedmeier also earned a law degree from the University of Miami, studying at night.
Huizenga named Wiedmeier the team’s president and chief operating officer in 2006 and he served in that capacity until Ross bought the team in 2009. Ross kept Wiedmeier on after the change, naming him senior vice president of NFL affairs and special projects. While with the Dolphins, he served on a number of NFL committees and the NFL Players Insurance Trust.
Wiedmeier is survived by his wife Mary and their five children.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article82350952.html#storylink=cpy
DEC Management @davidcanter 43m43 minutes ago
DEC Management Retweeted Adam Beasley
One of my favorite people over the last 20 years in this business- terrible loss >
Jeff Darlington @JeffDarlington 2h2 hours ago
Don Shula on Weidmeier a few years back: "If I ever went anywhere else, Bryan would've been the first guy I’d hire to take with me."
Alex Marvez @alexmarvez 2h2 hours ago
Alex Marvez Retweeted Dave Hyde
Passed peacefully earlier today in hospice. One of the smartest people I ever met. I'm better for having known him
Drew Rosenhaus @RosenhausSports 1h1 hour ago
Drew Rosenhaus Retweeted Dave Hyde
I dealt with Brian for nearly 30 years and he was a man of integrity. My condolences to his family.
Gil Brandt @Gil_Brandt 1h1 hour ago
Bryan Wiedmeier will be sorely missed in the NFL community. I don't know too many men who were more respected around the league.
Vic Carucci @viccarucci 1h1 hour ago
@alexmarvez @McClain_on_NFL It was an honor to have worked with him. They do not get any nicer. Prayers to his wonderful family.
Wiedmeier was 56.
He was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer in October of 2012 and given 15 months to live. Wiedmeier beat doctors’ estimates by more than three years. He fought the disease with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, and continued to work for the Cleveland Browns for years after his diagnosis.
Before joining the Browns in 2010, Wiedmeier served under three Dolphins owners during 29 years with the franchise: Joe Robbie, Wayne Huizenga and Stephen Ross.
He joined the franchise in 1981 in an entry-level capacity. But it didn’t take long for Robbie to see his talent, and Wiedmeier would soon have a hand in most every department: ticketing, personnel, salary cap, labor and even hurricane preparedness. Wiedmeier also earned a law degree from the University of Miami, studying at night.
Huizenga named Wiedmeier the team’s president and chief operating officer in 2006 and he served in that capacity until Ross bought the team in 2009. Ross kept Wiedmeier on after the change, naming him senior vice president of NFL affairs and special projects. While with the Dolphins, he served on a number of NFL committees and the NFL Players Insurance Trust.
Wiedmeier is survived by his wife Mary and their five children.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article82350952.html#storylink=cpy
DEC Management @davidcanter 43m43 minutes ago
DEC Management Retweeted Adam Beasley
One of my favorite people over the last 20 years in this business- terrible loss >
Jeff Darlington @JeffDarlington 2h2 hours ago
Don Shula on Weidmeier a few years back: "If I ever went anywhere else, Bryan would've been the first guy I’d hire to take with me."
Alex Marvez @alexmarvez 2h2 hours ago
Alex Marvez Retweeted Dave Hyde
Passed peacefully earlier today in hospice. One of the smartest people I ever met. I'm better for having known him
Drew Rosenhaus @RosenhausSports 1h1 hour ago
Drew Rosenhaus Retweeted Dave Hyde
I dealt with Brian for nearly 30 years and he was a man of integrity. My condolences to his family.
Gil Brandt @Gil_Brandt 1h1 hour ago
Bryan Wiedmeier will be sorely missed in the NFL community. I don't know too many men who were more respected around the league.
Vic Carucci @viccarucci 1h1 hour ago
@alexmarvez @McClain_on_NFL It was an honor to have worked with him. They do not get any nicer. Prayers to his wonderful family.
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