‘Rumors of a political run for Kelly are not new, but what is notable is renewed interest in Kelly by Republican party bosses, particularly given the dire financial situation in Kelly’s home base of Erie County.’
Archives for June 2005
Shaping up as an area of strength
‘During the Buffalo Bills’ dominance of the AFC in the 1990s, coach Marv Levy referred to one man as his secret weapon. Not quarterback Jim Kelly, running back Thurman Thomas or defensive end Bruce Smith, stars of the team, but a more obscure figure working behind the scenes…’
Inside the Herd: HOF Billy Shaw
‘Have you kept in touch with any of your old teammates? Do you still feel like you are part of the Bills team? Thanks for the memories, the 1960 Bills are a big part of my youthful memories.
BS: Absolutely, that was a close, close group. When we come back every year in September for the reunion, it’s amazing how many of those guys come back. Stu Barber, Paul Maguire, Dick Hudson, Mike Stratton, Howard Kindig, Gene Sykes, all live in the south. I see them at golf tournaments around a whole lot more often than I see some of the other guys, but a great number of those guys still live in Buffalo. We certainly see them. It was a very close knit group of folks who have stayed in contact over the years.’