Why Are We Bills Fans?

[Formerly Allan in MD]

Because we have a very high pain threshold.

[Wagon Circler]

I assume most fans grew up in WNY and enjoyed a winning team at some point in their childhood. I was 10 when the Bills won the '65 AFL Title and been a fan since.

The better question is "why is anyone a Bills fan since 2000?

It's a family.

[ThrowingFitz]

I was young and my mother passed away unexpectedly. Some time after I started watching games with some friends. The Bills were just awesome to watch and the atmosphere was always fun. They were a highlight in an otherwise gray time for me and I have been hooked ever since.

[Marv's Neighbor]

The Bills are not a football team. They are a member of the family. Simple as that.

Like the drunk uncle?

[Fan in San Diego]

I remember listening to the radio and news about OJ and the Electric Co. Driving past the War Memorial Stadium. I grew up in Fort Erie, but when I moved to SD in 83, I started watching the Bills more, been there thru good times and bad times. More philosophical about wins and losses now. Don't get so up and down whether they win or lose.

[TANK2]

Been a fan since 1973 when my father used to take me to what was then Rich Stadium if Im remembering that correctly. Watched OJ cut and slash through something other than his wife and fell in love with the game. 1980 was a great year when we finally beat the fish but lost to San Diego in the playoffs. Then the Kay Stephenson era. Then Hank Bullough. Then Marv and the greatest run in Bills history. Went to the fourth Superbowl in Atlanta when my buddies wife decided she didnt want to go.(he got the tixs at face through a connection in the front office. Plus he found us a decent hotel for just 22 a night about 45 mins out of town. Hated Flutie. Been 17 years of no playoffs. 50 now and hoping for one title before I die by the Sabres and Bills. Lived in Buffalo 49 of 50 years. Both teams are in my blood win lose or draw.

Edited December 30, 2016 by TANK2