Ron Foxcroft was recently interviewed by Crown Refs and the full podcast can be heard on Spotify below…
The CROWN REFS Podcast #56
Ron Foxcroft is arguably the most successful referee entrepreneur of all time. He recently received Canada’s highest honor, The Order of Canada, which honors people who’s service shapes our society; whose innovations ignite our imaginations; and whose compassion unites our communities.
Ron is the inventor of the Fox 40 whistle, which is now sold in 140 countries and is sanctioned by almost all major sports worldwide. He was named one of referee magazines 52 most influential persons in North American officiating history.
These are the time stamps from the interview. We discussed a wide range of topics including his time as an official, how he executed his brilliant idea and his service to the NBA.