sentences:  From 1972-78 and again in 1990, Rutkowski served as a color commentator on the Bills' radio broadcasts.In 1979, he became the County Executive of Erie County, New York, succeeding Edward Regan, who stepped down to become New York State Comptroller.Rutkowski was elected to full terms in 1979 and 1983, following his one year unexpired term, for a total of nine years in office.