KRC Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 The Historical GOTW has hit the big time: hosting on TBD. We are in the process of building the History section of TBD and the Historical GOTW is the first item in that section. This week, I thought I would toss something out to the youngin's who remember the 1965 AFL Championship game. 1965 AFL Championship Game This is the last game where I will be providing the box score and play-by-play. In the future, you will be able to access the boxscore in the TBD history section. It will take a little time, however, for this to be finished. I will let you know when it is done. Box Score and Play by Play You can access all of the GOTW articles here.
Chandler#81 Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 San Diego coach Sid Gillman was so confident of his victory, he told a Buffalo News reporter “You know, there is no way we can lose this game on Sunday…We’re going to win this game because Kemp has the maturity of a 10-year-old girl.” Must be a Democrat.. Great story Ken! Many may recall a titanic tilt a few weeks earlier at Boston, who had challenged us mightily for the East. The defense was again 'other-worldly' and a picture of the game made our first ever SI cover. Congrats on hosting @ TBD! Your status is now legendary!
Beerball Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Congrats on hosting @ TBD! Your status is now legendary! He owes it all to his better half! That game is probably my earliest recollection of the Bills.
The Senator Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Nice piece, Ken - I think you and others will also like this Time Magazine story from Jan. '66 about same said game... The Game Nobody Saw Jack "Look at me...I'm still all white!" Kemp...Ernie Ladd...Ernie Freakin' Ladd... Those are some great memories. GO BILLSSS!!!! 18 and 1 baby!!!!!
Haven Moses Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Was this the game where Mike Stratton blasted Keith Lincoln?
Chandler#81 Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Was this the game where Mike Stratton blasted Keith Lincoln? Exactly 365 days earlier. 'Hit heard 'round the world' happened at the Rockpile in '64. This repeat Championship game was in Balboa Stadium, SD.
KRC Posted October 13, 2008 Author Posted October 13, 2008 He owes it all to his better half! As I do with most things.
bdelma Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Was this the game where Mike Stratton blasted Keith Lincoln? Nope, do the research junior!
NicholasCal1 Posted October 14, 2008 Posted October 14, 2008 how would have the 64/65 bills done against lombardi's packers ?
bdelma Posted October 14, 2008 Posted October 14, 2008 The Bills had a real solid D. It would have been fun to see.
KRC Posted October 14, 2008 Author Posted October 14, 2008 how would have the 64/65 bills done against lombardi's packers ? It's hard to say. The NFL has always been afraid of playing teams from other leagues. It is much easier to just dismiss them than to try to prove it on the field. Just look what the Browns did to the Iggles in 1950. IMO, the 64 team would have done better than the 65 team. The 65 team had too many offensive weapons gone from the 64 lineup. They would have more difficulty scoring points.
NorCal Aaron Posted October 14, 2008 Posted October 14, 2008 I have the audio for this game somewhere on my tower. George Ratterman is on the color.
molson_golden2002 Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 I have the audio for this game somewhere on my tower. George Ratterman is on the color. Van Miller play by play??? That would be cool to hear
rockpile Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 It's hard to say. The NFL has always been afraid of playing teams from other leagues. It is much easier to just dismiss them than to try to prove it on the field. Just look what the Browns did to the Iggles in 1950. IMO, the 64 team would have done better than the 65 team. The 65 team had too many offensive weapons gone from the 64 lineup. They would have more difficulty scoring points. In 1961, the AFL Bills DID play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Hamilton and lost 38-21. Have any other AFL or NFL teams played a CFL game?
Chandler#81 Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Quote:"how would have the 64/65 bills done against lombardi's packers ? It's hard to say. The NFL has always been afraid of playing teams from other leagues. It is much easier to just dismiss them than to try to prove it on the field. Just look what the Browns did to the Iggles in 1950. IMO, the 64 team would have done better than the 65 team. The 65 team had too many offensive weapons gone from the 64 lineup. They would have more difficulty scoring points. I agree the '64 team was a match for anyone. That year, the Browns were the NFL champs -a rare off-year for the Pack. IMHO, the Bills would have held down Brown enough and would have been World Champions. '65 & '66 teams? Not so well against Lombardi's boys, me thinks..
KRC Posted October 15, 2008 Author Posted October 15, 2008 In 1961, the AFL Bills DID play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Hamilton and lost 38-21. Note, I said NFL. Have any other AFL or NFL teams played a CFL game? Possibly. I do not follow exhibition games too closely, so I cannot answer.
KRC Posted October 15, 2008 Author Posted October 15, 2008 Van Miller play by play??? That would be cool to hear Nope. Not Van Miller. I forget who was the PBP guy on it. I will have to listen to it again to find out.
rockpile Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Note, I said NFL. I know that was AFL. Heck they would have played Frontier High School if they thought it would sell tickets those 1st couple years. Maybe they were scouting Cookie?
Lori Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 In 1961, the AFL Bills DID play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Hamilton and lost 38-21. Have any other AFL or NFL teams played a CFL game? Funny you should ask ... http://www.mmbolding.com/BSR/Candian_Footb...ball_League.htm
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