nucci Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 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. We know. We didn't take it that way.
26CornerBlitz Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 @buffalobills Donate in honor of Mr. Wilson: @hospicebuffalo: http://ow.ly/v4mWv @alzgmc: http://ow.ly/v4nem
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Private funeral to be held Saturday in Detroit Public celebration to be will be announced later http://www.tribtown....-Wilson-Funeral CBF Edited March 27, 2014 by Canadian Bills Fan
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 I've avoid here since Ralph passed. It just made me really sad. I don't give a crap about the future. I've loved hearing all the stories of what a great guy Ralph was. I'm sad because I don't think he got his proper due while he was alive. He kept a franchise in a dying city where a lot of people would have left. He certainly had his faults as an owner but as a man, he was as good as it gets. God Bless you Ralph and I feel we have a special season coming up to honor you. Thank you for everything!!!
RuntheDamnBall Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Pretty neat throwback Thursday photo of Ralph from the Bills' social media today:
cantankerous Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 RIP Ralph. Thanks for all the good you did in your life.
Dennis in NC Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 I've avoid here since Ralph passed. It just made me really sad. I don't give a crap about the future. I've loved hearing all the stories of what a great guy Ralph was. I'm sad because I don't think he got his proper due while he was alive. He kept a franchise in a dying city where a lot of people would have left. He certainly had his faults as an owner but as a man, he was as good as it gets. God Bless you Ralph and I feel we have a special season coming up to honor you. Thank you for everything!!! He was inducted into the HOF, and I'm glad he had a few years afterwards to enjoy the honor. Better than having it awarded to him posthumously. So, in that sense, he did get his due (at least as a league founder).
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 He was inducted into the HOF, and I'm glad he had a few years afterwards to enjoy the honor. Better than having it awarded to him posthumously. So, in that sense, he did get his due (at least as a league founder). True, I just don't think all fans apperciated him while he was here. And ESPN (I know, I know) couldn't even do a main page story on him. The banner here still makes me.
26CornerBlitz Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) @JeffRussoWKBW A public remembrance for #Bills owner Ralph Wilson is set for Saturday April 5th. #Bills celebration and remembrance of owner Ralph Wilson set for Sat. April 5 1-4 at the Bills Fieldhouse. #Bills Fans and the public are invited. The celebration of Mr. Wilson will include exhibits and memorabilia. @buffalobills Fan celebration and remembrance of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. planned for April 5. DETAILS: http://ow.ly/v87vu Edited March 28, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 @JohnMurphyShow Complete audio: Cornelius Bennett Reflects on Ralph Wilson http://ow.ly/2F9BxV
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 @buffalobills On the day of his funeral, here's the complete obituary of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., as approved by the Wilson family: http://ow.ly/v1cWF
mrags Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 @buffalobills On the day of his funeral, here's the complete obituary of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., as approved by the Wilson family: http://ow.ly/v1cWF well done
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 @BuffaloSabres Moment of silence for @buffalobills owner Ralph Wilson here at the arena.
cfbillsfan Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Rest in peace Mr Wilson. One of my favorite Ralph Wilson memories has to do with an Andre Reed contract negotiation. Reed and Wilson met over the matter and Andre told Ralph that he bled Buffalo red white and blue. After hearing that Mr Wilson relented and said ok Reed ok. And gave Reed the contract. That story painted a picture in my mind and made me a bigger fan of both men. RIP Ralph Wilson and condolences to the Wilson family.
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 let me paraphrase a bit from the article . http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24508977/ralph-wilson-once-questioned-horrible-officiating-subsequent-50k-fine Wilson was also known for his "grit, determination and resolve," In 1998, Wilson's remarks led to a $50,000 fine from then-NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue. After two controversial calls -- including a suspect pass-interference penalty as time expired -- led to the Bills losing a close game to the Patriots I've been watching football for six decades. Pass interference? What was that? We got robbed. It's awful. Before the last play, I turned and told my daughter, Linda, 'Look, Bledsoe is going to throw a Hail Mary and we're going to get called for pass interference.' And that's what happened! I wish I could call the stock market like that! It's awful.''
Corp000085 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 let me paraphrase a bit from the article . http://www.cbssports...equent-50k-fine Wilson was also known for his "grit, determination and resolve," In 1998, Wilson's remarks led to a $50,000 fine from then-NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue. After two controversial calls -- including a suspect pass-interference penalty as time expired -- led to the Bills losing a close game to the Patriots I've been watching football for six decades. Pass interference? What was that? We got robbed. It's awful. Before the last play, I turned and told my daughter, Linda, 'Look, Bledsoe is going to throw a Hail Mary and we're going to get called for pass interference.' And that's what happened! I wish I could call the stock market like that! It's awful.'' This was the "just give it to them" game. I do recall Wade pulled the team off the field for the extra point. New England lined up and kicked (or ran it in, can't remember...) unopposed.
atlbillsfan1975 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 This was the "just give it to them" game. I do recall Wade pulled the team off the field for the extra point. New England lined up and kicked (or ran it in, can't remember...) unopposed. That was one of the worse calls of all time. the begining of the Pats b.s calls. It is that call that made me not feel an inch of sadness for NE getting the screw job this past season against the Jets with the field goal.
Nitro Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Ralph Wilson stuck with Buffalo and its fans for over 50 years. Other owners would have sold it to make a big profit and not care what happened to the franchise. He loved the city and its fans and will be missed. Rest in peace Ralph. You were a good man and we are better for knowing you. This was the "just give it to them" game. I do recall Wade pulled the team off the field for the extra point. New England lined up and kicked (or ran it in, can't remember...) unopposed. I watched the game with guys pulling for NE and others who had no opinion either way. Consensus was it was a screw job. No one had ever saw a pass interference called on a jump ball in the end zone. It was total B.S. and Mr. Wilson's response cemented him as one of our own. Ripping Tags was sweet.
YoloinOhio Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 Buffalo Bills @buffalobills 5m Information on Saturday’s Ralph Wilson tribute (What, when, where, parking) http://ow.ly/vl1Og
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