Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 I just emailed him a short one line message. I hope it was strongly worded! and thank you!!! CBF
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 How they could write this up a day after his death even before the funeral is disgusting. It was riddled with inaccuracies, and if you read the Buff News this morning, there is a good article on taxes. It makes complete sense he was trying to evade estate and capital gains taxes. BTW - Thank Obama who raised capital gains again after the previous admin lowered as they were excessive. Since in trust there could be direction from Ralph that would be kept confidential. It is possible as he really did love this city and team. It's possible he placed in his trust that any new owner who keeps the team in Buffalo would get the first shot at the team. Then the bidding starts. It's really up to Wilson's family if they would for example take 950 mil from a Pegula or Golisano, vs. the AEG owner in LA who offers 1 bil. Would the Wilson take a little less, not a ton to keep it in Buffalo as that is what are Wilson's wishes. We'll see. Can this provide leverage and pressure to NY to now help build a stadium. If NYS can peruade Goodell they'll do it but with a 20 year deal to keep the Bills in Buffalo. We'll see as I know I'm having a wishful thinking moment. I agree. It was disgusting and actually makes me angry! CBF
nucci Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 I hope it was strongly worded! and thank you!!! CBF Right to the point!
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Right to the point! Good for you man! CBF
YoloinOhio Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 The latest #Bills column from @anthonybialy: “Remembering Ralph” http://ow.ly/3iD4Oi #BillsMafia
FLFan Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Everyone should read this article. Am I the only one who finds this disgusting and tasteless??? I HATE the Toronto media. http://www.thestar.c...onto_kelly.html CBF I thought so too. Very typical of Toronto media.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 I thought so too. Very typical of Toronto media. Agreed 100% CBF
Beerball Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 MMQB: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/03/26/ralph-wilson-buffalo-bills-dies/
#89 Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 For the past 3 years I haven't gotten my training camp hug from Ralph and now there won't be another chance. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. His family are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Chandler#81 Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Hi Cindy! Nice to hear from you! You are missed.
Wagon Circler Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 There has been criticism of Peter King from time to time here as there is of all media members. But I thought he wrote a great epitaph for Ralph. King, with some ties to the Bills in the past (local?) gets it. I have always considered the Bills more than a sports team. Having left buffalo in 1978, after having season tickets for ten years, the Bills were more than like a public trust.They were Buffalo. As for Ralph, I still haven't forgiven him for firing Bill Polian. My epitaph: Ralph Wilson: He was a lousy owner, but at least he kept the team in buffalo!
Security Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 http://mmqb.si.com/2014/03/26/ralph-wilson-buffalo-bills-dies/?eref=sihp Very kind words for Ralph.
mousetrap08 Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Of all the those who gave their best wish to RW. The one name that I have not heard from is Marv Levy.
filthymcnasty08 Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) The Bills are indeed Buffalo. I fear that the NFL's tipping point for going beyond greed will be severing its ties with the Buffalo fan base and moving the Bills. I would rather it be so many other events…..it just seems to be our fate. Edited March 27, 2014 by filthymcnasty08
boyst Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 For the past 3 years I haven't gotten my training camp hug from Ralph and now there won't be another chance. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. His family are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you are well
nucci Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Of all the those who gave their best wish to RW. The one name that I have not heard from is Marv Levy. http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Stories-about-Ralph-by-some-who-knew-him-best/3b234eb9-3518-41fa-ac6d-f092ee71fabf
Beerball Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Of all the those who gave their best wish to RW. The one name that I have not heard from is Marv Levy. Saw some quotes, I'll see if I can find them. Edit...Marv & Van: http://wivb.com/2014...er-bills-owner/ More Marv: http://blogs.buffalonews.com/sully_on_sports/2014/03/marv-on-ralph-he-wanted-to-show-you-he-knew-the-game.html
BillsFanM.D. Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) From the article: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/03/26/ralph-wilson-buffalo-bills-dies/?eref=sihp "I asked him what made him keep the franchise in western New York. This was a man not from Buffalo, and watched during his ownership of the Bills as Buffalo dropped from the 18th-largest market in America to 49th, and resisted feelers and offers to sell the team for a monstrous profit or to move the franchise to a lucrative market—Los Angeles, for instance. “I couldn’t bear to do that to the people of Buffalo,’’ he said. “They’re such good people, and they love that team. They need that team.” Thanks for posting. Edited March 27, 2014 by BillsFanM.D.
mousetrap08 Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Saw some quotes, I'll see if I can find them. Edit...Marv & Van: http://wivb.com/2014...er-bills-owner/ More Marv: http://blogs.buffalonews.com/sully_on_sports/2014/03/marv-on-ralph-he-wanted-to-show-you-he-knew-the-game.html Oh ok I was not trying to bash Marv or anything because I have nothing but the up most respect for him and I thank you very much for the links you provided. Edited March 27, 2014 by shadowcat10
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