A longtime NFL equipment manager, who’s been with the Arizona Cardinals for 41 years, is finally calling it a career.
Mark Ahlemeier has been an equipment manager for the Cardinals for 41 years. It appears the 2021-22 season was his last.
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Ahlemeier is calling it a career. The longtime NFL equipment manager is reportedly retiring this month.
“Cardinals’ long-time equipment manager Mark Ahlemeier is retiring after spending 41 years with the organization,” Schefter reported on Twitter.
Cardinals’ long-time equipment manager Mark Ahlemeier is retiring after spending 41 years with the organization.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 14, 2022
Equipment managers are often the unsung heroes of an NFL team. The Cardinals are losing a good one.
Ahlemeier worked 823 games and equipped more than 3,600 players, per Kent Somers.
“Cardinals also announce equipment mgr Mark Ahlemeier is retiring from a 41-year career with the team. He worked 823 games, equipped more than 3,600 players.”
Cardinals also announce equipment mgr Mark Ahlemeier is retiring from a 41-year career with the team. He worked 823 games, equipped more than 3,600 players.
— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) April 14, 2022
“Congrats to you, Mark Ahlemeier. 41 years, 823 games, & equipped more than 3,600 @AZCardinal players Not only a key part of the fabric of the team for over 4 decades but literally washed, stitched, folded, packed & unpacked the fabric of the team (and much more),” Mark Dalton added.
Congrats to you, Mark Ahlemeier.
41 years, 823 games, & equipped more than 3,600 @AZCardinal players
Not only a key part of the fabric of the team for over 4 decades but literally washed, stitched, folded, packed & unpacked the fabric of the team (and much more) https://t.co/5V5AY56TFg— Mark Dalton (@CardsMarkD) April 14, 2022
Congratulations on a great career, Mark!
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