KRC Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I thought I would spend this week talking about the Original Buffalo Bills {Insert shameless plug for KRC's upcoming book on the Original Buffalo Bills}. This was the first of two regular season games against Cleveland. Buffalo played well in both games and ended up being the only team to go through a regular season and not lose to the Browns. Here is the story of their first meeting that year: September 5, 1949: Cleveland Browns vs. Buffalo Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Great stuff as usual, Ken! Paul Brown showed the NFL they weren't 'all that' when they joined in '50. To NOT LOSE to them twice in a regular season, probably didn't happen much in the 50's either. OK, the Bills were were a mainstay in the All American Conference and -I'm sure- well represented by the fans. They made the playoffs in the last year of exisitance, but weren't 'invited' to join the NFL. Why? Edgar ‘Special Delivery’ Jones -Love that moniker! Edit: Damn Saban.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 OK, the Bills were were a mainstay in the All American Conference and -I'm sure- well represented by the fans. They made the playoffs in the last year of exisitance, but weren't 'invited' to join the NFL. Why? $$$ It is just that simple. George Preston Marshall originally did not want Baltimore in the NFL, since it infringed on his territorial rights. His opinion changed when the league tossed a bunch of money at him. Then, he saw it as a "natural rivalry that could generate more fan interest." Of course, Baltimore sucked in 1950 and closed up shop after the season. BTW: HFBD old-timer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Wonderful read as always...& as always the past gives us glimpses into the future. After the contest, Jim Breuil Trent Edwards was quoted as saying “No, no, no! It can’t be! We were 21 11 points ahead! Thanks Ken (i think ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 $$$ It is just that simple. George Preston Marshall originally did not want Baltimore in the NFL, since it infringed on his territorial rights. His opinion changed when the league tossed a bunch of money at him. Then, he saw it as a "natural rivalry that could generate more fan interest." Of course, Baltimore sucked in 1950 and closed up shop after the season. BTW: HFBD old-timer!!! Thanks! Yeah, me and Dick.. So, did Ralph go with the team name 'Bills' because of local recognition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thanks! Yeah, me and Dick.. So, did Ralph go with the team name 'Bills' because of local recognition? He went with 'Bills' as a tribute to the AAFC franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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