Former NFL referee Bill Leavy -- who helped officiate Super Bowl XXXIV and Super Bowl XL -- died this week.
Leavy was later promoted to ref in 2001 ... and went on to work his second Super Bowl, XL, in 2006. He lamented his performance in the game, saying he regretted booting some of his calls in the Steelers' win over the Seahawks.
Leavy worked his final game for the NFL in 2014 -- a playoff matchup between the Colts and Broncos. He went on to work for the league in retirement, helping in the hiring process of new officials."Saddened to hear of the loss of Bill Leavy," former NFL reftweeted Wednesday."Bill was an excellent referee and just a joy to be around. Life is just too short. He was a great mentor and friend.
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