Arch Wolfe

Arch Wolfe (September 12, 1890 – April 25, 1971) was an American professional football executive, best known for his association with the Chicago / St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) from 1933 until his death in 1971. He was the general manager of the team from 1936 to 1946.

Early life Wolfe was born on September 12, 1890, in Kansas City, Kansas, later moving to Kansas City, Missouri. His father died when he was nine years old and two years later he moved with his 13 siblings to Chicago, Illinois.

In his first season as general manager, the Cardinals compiled a record of 3–8–1. Overall, the Cardinals compiled a record of 26–88–5 with Wolfe as general manager. He was known for his knowledge of the team's history and was "frequently called upon to come up with some trivia long forgotten."

Outside of the NFL, Wolfe served as an executive in several other sports with teams owned by Bidwill, including with the Chicago Bruins basketball team, a Negro league baseball team, and at horse and dog racing tracks.

Personal life and death Wolfe was married to Lee Wolfe; she predeceased him in 1964. He died on April 25, 1971, at the age of 80.