Super Bowl LIII referee Parry retires


Super Bowl LIII referee John Parry has retired.

Al Riveron, the league’s head of officiating, made the announcement on a league-sanctioned Twitter account on Monday.

“Referee John Parry has announced his retirement after 19 seasons & 3 Super Bowls. Thank you, John, for your dedication to the game. We wish you all the best!” Riveron wrote.

Parry, who became an NFL official in 2000, worked as a back judge and side judge until his promotion to referee for the 2007 season.

He officiated in the Super Bowls in 2007, 2012 and 2019.

His retirement follows those of referees Walt Coleman, Ed Hochuli, Terry McAulay, Pete Morelli, Gene Steratore and Jeff Triplette over the past few years.