rockpile Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 1. Kept the team here. That is it! It is a big thing but the only thing.
marauderswr80 Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Matched donations for what CHOW at games?
CosmicBills Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 That's not just a big thing, it's a huge thing. Imagine Buffalo without the Bills. The Sabres would have left (I doubt Tom would have bought them out a few years ago if the Bills hadn't been around) most likely and all of Western NY would have suffered. As much as I think Ralph's puppeteering is an issue that is holding this team back, we wouldn't have a team if not for him and Western NY would be a much, much more dire place. So even though that may be the only thing he's done, it has to count for 10 to 20 things. Just my two cents.
Rayzer32 Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 He worked with the NFL to bring the Dolphins back up to Buffalo in December. Oops, my bad, I meant to say Toronto and their domed stadium. Damn!!!
VOR Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 LMMFAO at "all he's done for Buffalo is keep the team here."
kota Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 1) Kept the Team here when 31 other owners would have walked. 2) Gave Al Davis a lone so he could make payroll. Al Davis is in the HOF Ralph is not.
TheChimp Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 LOL at fans who think that the Bills simply being here is good enough. Way to go, Ralph.
Phlegm Alley Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Kevin Everett is pretty happy that Ralph Wilson was a major financial contributor to the experimental treatment that ultimately saved his life.
The Big Cat Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 1. Kept the team here. That is it! It is a big thing but the only thing. Buffalo without an NFL team? Hmmmm. Ever been to Meadville, PA?
LabattBlue Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 2) Gave Al Davis a lone so he could make payroll. This is over 40 years old. Is there no statute of limitations on this gesture of good will. Out of 48 years of football, the Bills have made the playoffs 17 years and 8 of those years they were one and done. Let's face it, outside of the 64-65 championships teams, which most of us including myself don't remember(I was only 6) and the Kelly era, there have been few bright spots in the franchises history. Ralph should thank his lucky stars that the county, community businesses and the fan base continue to support him in a big way while he rolls around in the money he has made during his time as the Bills owner. I can't wait for the day the Bills have a new owner and IMO, no they won't be leaving Buffalo when this happens.
kellysheroes Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 This is over 40 years old. Is there no statute of limitations on this gesture of good will. Out of 48 years of football, the Bills have made the playoffs 17 years and 8 of those years they were one and done. Let's face it, outside of the 64-65 championships teams, which most of us including myself don't remember(I was only 6) and the Kelly era, there have been few bright spots in the franchises history. Ralph should thank his lucky stars that the county, community businesses and the fan base continue to support him in a big way while he rolls around in the money he has made during his time as the Bills owner. I can't wait for the day the Bills have a new owner and IMO, no they won't be leaving Buffalo when this happens. Keeping the team in Buffalo was/is a huge positive, however the fact that he won't sell before he goes does not guarantee us a team for the future....He legacy will be tarnished forever if they leave after he goes, so he might as well sell now and reap the benefits while he is alive and let the team move on......
TheChimp Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Keeping the team in Buffalo was/is a huge positive, however the fact that he won't sell before he goes does not guarantee us a team for the future....He legacy will be tarnished forever if they leave after he goes, so he might as well sell now and reap the benefits while he is alive and let the team move on...... POST OF THE DECADE
Dan Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Keeping the team in Buffalo was/is a huge positive, however the fact that he won't sell before he goes does not guarantee us a team for the future....He legacy will be tarnished forever if they leave after he goes, so he might as well sell now and reap the benefits while he is alive and let the team move on...... Yes. If the team leaves after his death; his legacy is ruined. However, if he sells and the team leaves NOW; he's... what.. great? Brilliant. I'd rather cheer for a bad Bills team, than no Bills team. Simple as that.
HFS Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 He and his wife did donate a very nice wing to the Hospice Center in Cheektowaga. Unfortunately, I have visited.
R. Rich Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Buffalo without an NFL team? Hmmmm. Ever been to Meadville, PA? My Mother used to work in Meadville and I've been there many times, so I get the comparison.
kota Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Kept the Bils here and filled his pockets. I love the bitterness that people have because Ralph Wilson makes money as a NFL owner. It's priceless. If you don't want to fill his pockets stop buying gameday tickets, and merchandise.
bdelma Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 I love the bitterness that people have because Ralph Wilson makes money as a NFL owner. It's priceless. If you don't want to fill his pockets stop buying gameday tickets, and merchandise. I don't anymore!
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