Rivermont Mike Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers Two of my uncles had season tickets during those early Rockpile years, and I remember seeing the programs at their homes. Sorry for your loss.
xsoldier54 Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers Very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Those covers are classic. Would love to see the old Buffalo Bill character re-visited. Thanks for sharing and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and family.
Beerball Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers My condolences Guff.
RevWarRifleman Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 Guffalo, I especially felt the sadness in your post when I got to the last part. I'm sorry, man. The program covers were great. A real piece of American history, not just Bills history. Thank you for sharing and, take care. RWR
dwight in philly Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers very very sorry for your loss.. time will heal, but i do want you to know that my father was responsible for exposing me to the bills and your father's art. i was 8 years old in 1960 when my father took me to my first bills game. as i am sure your father was, my father was a huge bills fan as we both jumped on board in 1960. as we entered the tunnel gate on best street , he would buy me the program, sorry for your loss, but your dad was responsible for me having so many great memories and helped establish my long lifeblood to the bills. Edited June 24, 2012 by dwight in philly
judman Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 That artwork is fantastic. Your father did some really great stuff! I hope somebody who reaches a larger audience picks up this thread and shows them around. My best to you and your family.
TYSONKO1 Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 Sorry for the loss of your dad. Very few of us can say that we will leave something behind that will be cherished by so many. I think we can all agree, your dad was able to accomplish that. Tyson
shoretalk Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers So sorry to hear of your dad's passing away, my prayers are with you. The community also has lost someone whose work touched many lives but I have a special thank you for the link ... I found the program cover for the very first Bills' game I ever went to with my dad in 1962, which brought back memories of that special man in my life who went to be with the Lord back in 1991. Going to get that one printed and framed ... Edited June 25, 2012 by shoretalk
Billsfreak17 Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 My deepest sympathies. May he be moving on to better seats where he can see you and the games! God bless.
North Cal Bills Fan Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 Sorry for your loss. I'm sure he's looking down on us rooting as hard as ever!
BillsPride12 Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 So Sorry for your loss, Cherish the memories...
machine gun kelly Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 Guffalo: I lost my mom 4 years ago on my 40th birthday, and it was tough. Nothing we can say will make you feel better, but know he was part of what generated what we love in our team. Those graphics were fantastic and started it all for Bills fans. I'm sure you are so proud of him, and even though the memories the first year are so hard, it gets better. All the best. MGK
hondo in seattle Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 I never knew we used Buffalo Bill as an icon for our Bills. These are cool program covers with flair and character. Your dad was a talented artist and I'm sure a worthy man in many other ways as well. Condolences to you and your family.
Paulmac Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 My mother had found one of these old programs with your fathers artwork and gave it to me a few years ago...it proudly is framed and hangs in a place of prominence in my office. So sorry to hear of your recent loss...
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