Violet Bidwill Wolfner

Violet Fults Bidwill Wolfner (née Violet Fults; January 10, 1900 – January 29, 1962) was the owner of the Chicago / St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) for over 14 years, from 1947 until her death in early 1962. She inherited the team in April 1947, following the death of her husband Charles Bidwill, Sr., who purchased the team in 1933. She was the first woman to become principal owner of an NFL team.

Violet Bidwill Wolfner
Born
Violet Fults

January 10, 1900
Red Bud, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 29, 1962(1962-01-29) (aged 62)
Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Burial placeQueen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois
OccupationOwner of the Chicago / St. Louis Cardinals
Years active1947–1962
Spouses
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(died 1947)​
    Walter H.S. Wolfner
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    (m. 1949)​
    Children2 adopted (Bill, Charles Jr.)
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