The bow ties were as distinct as the people who wore them. Light pink and red, gingham and striped, decorating the dress shirts of men young and old. Others had small buttons with the initials "WVB" and symmetrical triangles adorning their outfits. Bow ties all around, speckling the large crowd.
On Tuesday, hundreds from around Arizona and across the NFL gathered to celebrate the life of a man who tied them all together.
Bill Bidwill's funeral at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church brought together people from all areas of his life, which spanned 88 years and numerous chapters.