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1 hour ago, freddyjj said:

$25k and a dream was all it took.   Thanks Ralph!!

My grandparents in ‘58, bought a large parcel in WNY southern tier for $20g.

 

Use to think, man, they could have bought the Bills franchise.


Silly, I know, but, am so glad Ralph stepped up.

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One could argue that Ralph Wilson's commitment 63 years ago to the day, has played a major role in keeping the lights on in WNY.

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Ralph originally wanted a franchise in Miami to be called the Seahawks but the stadium (the Orange Bowl I think) was tied up to U Miami.

 

A Bufflo sports writer suggested Buffalo and the rest is history.  The Detroit Lions won the NFL title in 1957 and were Ralph's favorite team so the Bills colors for the first season or so were the Lions' colors: Honolulu Blue and Silver.

 

Buffal had a team in the ols All American Football League from 1946-49.  The first year the team was called the Bisons, the traditional name for Buffalo sports teams. Ther team then ran a contest and "Bills" emerged the winner (after Buffalo Bill).  The AAFL folded after the 1949 season and the NFL took in some of the AAFL teams (including the Cleveland Browns).  Buffalo's application to join the NFL was not accepted.

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55 minutes ago, jaybills said:

Here's to Josh and Co. getting to 500 wins before 500 losses as a franchise. 46-6 record. 😬

 

It would be a historic pace but this team can do it.  I don't anticipate we'll be underdogs very often with #17 behind center anymore.

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Cant imagine life without the Bills , obviously.. going with my father in 1960 to see them for the first time .. the sights, the sounds , aroma of WMS, all part of growing up in Buffalo. They are truly imbedded in our souls.. Thank you Ralph.. 

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