Craig Wrolstad (born September 5, 1965) is an

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in the

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(NFL) since the

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, wearing uniform number 4. As an official in the NFL, Wrolstad is known for working Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 as a field judge. He wore uniform number 89 and 4 as a field judge.

Personal life

He went to Middle School (7 8 9) at Meeker Junior High (now Meeker Middle School), and went to high school at Lindbergh High School Wrolstad resides in Lake Tapps, Washington. Outside of the NFL, Wrolstad is a high school athletic director at Seattle Christian School.

Officiating career

Early years

Wrolstad served several seasons in NFL Europe, including three seasons as a referee. Prior to entering the NFL, Wrolstad was in the

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and the Arena Football League.

NFL career

Wrolstad was hired by the NFL in 2003 as a field judge, and was promoted to referee with the start of the

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following the retirements of

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and Scott Green. Wrolstad wore uniform number 89 as a field judge, then switched to number 4 upon his promotion. Number 4 was previously worn by Bruce Finlayson, Bill Kingzett and Doug Toole. Wrolstad was named the alternate referee of Super Bowl LII, which was held at

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. Wrolstad was named the referee of

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, which was held at Camping World Stadium in

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2022 Crew

* R: Craig Wrolstad * U: Steve Woods * DJ: Jim Mello * LJ: Tripp Sutter * FJ: Jeff Shears * SJ: Jeff Lamberth * BJ: Grantis Bell * RO: Kevin Stine * RA: Gavin Anderson

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wrolstad, Craig 1965 births Living people National Football League officials