WATCH: Bills legends congratulate longtime play-by-play announcer on retirement

For several generations of Western New Yorkers, John Murphy's voice is synonymous with Buffalo Bills football. The broadcaster officially stepped away from his post on Thursday, tying a bow atop a legendary career that was cut short after the announcer suffered a stroke late in the 2022 season. Murphy has since recovered and, per the team's official website, is open to remaining with the Bills' game-day broadcast in a different capacity. Murphy's departure sparked well-wishes from all reaches of the Buffalo faithful, including players that the broadcaster covered throughout his career.