Required fields are marked *. WROC-TV reporter Thad Brown is the sideline reporter. [14] The Bills won two consecutive American Football League titles in 1964 and 1965 with quarterback Jack Kemp and coach Lou Saban, but the club has yet to win a league championship since. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Well have a new number and athlete every day this summer. This is the final year that the "standing buffalo" appears on helmets. He also was something of the center of the locker room, quick with a joke and a laugh. +10.88 (+0.26%) Money: The biggest financial challenges of 2023 . The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The Bills won consecutive AFL Championships in 1964 and 1965, the only major professional sports championships from a team representing Buffalo. Answer: DE Tom Day. Things have since cooled down after the retirements of Kelly and Marino and the rise of the New England Patriots, but Miami remains a fierce rival of the Bills, coming in second place in a recent poll of Buffalo's primary rival,[29] and the two teams have typically been close to each other in winloss records. 1. "Tippy" spent seven years as a Bill, and was an excellent defensive end during that time in the 1960s. Buffalo sporadically wore white at home in the 1980s, including all eight home games in 1984, but stopped doing so beginning in 1987. The uniforms remain the same as previous seasons otherwise. [109] Castro died on May 14, 2019.[110]. Elbert "Golden Wheels" Dubenion and Aaron Schobel are the most noteworthy in this group. Nov. 25, 1965. The shade of blue reverts to what the team has generally worn throughout history, and the facemasks become gray, which is still true today. The patch was used during these games in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The Bills do not have cheerleaders. First Round Mock Draft Buffalo Bills Select Mario Williams Comments on Future With Bills, Defense, More, Free Agent Safety Robert Blanton Signed with the Buffalo Bills, First Week Free Agency Grade for the Buffalo Bills. The standing bison logo was replaced by a blue charging one with a red slanting stripe streaming from its horn. Pictured is Kyle Williams (95) in the home uniform during 2011. 1962 - 1963 | The Buffalo Bills adopt red, white and blue as the official colors. [53], The Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs were also original teams in the AFL and have had a long history against each other, despite never being in the same division. The Buffalo Bills Foundation is focused on addressing child hunger, increasing access to nutritious food for families, and supporting healthy eating in the Western New York region. Budd Bailey has been involved in almost every aspect of the local sports scene for the last 40 years. 2002 - 2010 | The uniforms go through the biggest change since the 1962 season, as the jerseys become dark blue, and the numbers, socks, and stripes all change as well. The Bills alltime leader in tight end catches, yards and touchdowns was the exact right player to compliment all of Jim Kellys weapons. 3 Four-way tie - #3, #19, #44, #94 have all been only worn by four players each. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 9:00AM. Photo by Bill Wippert, Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) and cornerback Taron Johnson (24) Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, October 20, 2019 at New Era Field. [28], This is often considered Buffalo's most famous rivalry. One of Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins many off-the field contributions to the city of Buffalo, comes in the form of Mentoring. Fans showed support for their team and community by donating nearly $700,000 to the Oishei Children's Hospital, an organization supported by Allen throughout his time in Buffalo. The Buffalo Bills won the 1965 AFL Championship in these uniforms, and wore them as the team transitioned to the NFL in 1970. The white jerseys included a dark blue shoulder yoke and royal blue numbers. Minor changes to piping and material will be made periodically. Photo by Bill Wippert, Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, October 20, 2019 at New Era Field. Only five Bills have worn No. Howard, nicknamed "House", played six years in Buffalo before finishing his career in Seattle. [43] The Music City Miracle was notable for being Buffalo's last playoff appearance until 2017. Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from a Buffalo hospital on Wednesday, more than a week after he went into cardiac arrest and had to be . ", "Throwback Thursday: Bills Training Camp history", "Judge Decides Jills Lawsuit Employees Not Independent Contractors", Cumulus Seeks To Cancel WLUP/WKQX LMA Purchase; And Chicago PBP Deals, "Cumulus Will Pay $4 Million To Settle Suit Brought By Former Buffalo Bills Cheerleaders", "With no Jills to lead cheers, the job of drumming up fan excitement falls to the Stampede", Buffalo Bills drumline led by Jordan Elbridge, family, friends, "He makes you want to 'Shout! The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Check out the best fan photos from the Bills playoff opener at Highmark Stadium. . Rafael Nadal has started the defense of his Australian Open title with a bit of a struggle along the way to a four-set victory over a cramping Jack Draper. And what a big one it was. Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano named first-team All Pro after one of his 'most complete seasons' Injury report: Buffalo Bills Jordan Phillips and Isaiah McKenzie questionable for wild. 13-3. 23% 3 stars. We are counting from 99 to 0 to determine whos the best Buffalo athlete to wear each number. #88 Tom Day, Bills. The highlight of the punishing safety's time in Buffalo came in Week 1 of the 2003 season against the New England Patriots, who had released the four-time Pro Bowler only a week . [73] Steve Tasker does color commentary on these games; the play-by-play position is rotated between Andrew Catalon and Rob Stone. In 2002, under the direction of general manager Tom Donahoe, the Bills' uniforms went through radical changes. All rights reserved. Late in the home opener against Miami, Buffalo was losing 7-3. The newer emblem, which is still the primary one used by the franchise, was designed by aerospace designer Stevens Wright in 1974. The team plays its home games at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The 1986 Buffalo Bills season was the franchise's 17th season in the National Football League, and the 27th overall. 1973 | Blue pants are worn for the first time in team history. Since 2011, the Bills have worn white for a home game either with their primary uniform or a throwback set. [81][82] The Bills have also used the full marching bands from Attica High School, the University of Pittsburgh and Syracuse University at home games in recent years. He only had two years in the league, both being with the Bills. Steve Wallace, an offensive tackle for the 49ers from 1986 to 1997, wore an outer-padded helmet and made the Pro Bowl. Welcome to Buffalo Sports Page! This gallery is presented by Gabe's Collision. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. After being pushed to the brink of failure in the mid-1980s, the collapse of the United States Football League and a series of highly drafted players such as Jim Kelly (who initially played for the USFL instead of the Bills), Thurman Thomas, Bruce Smith and Darryl Talley allowed the Bills to rebuild into a perennial contender in the late 1980s through the mid-1990s, a period in which the team won four consecutive AFC Championships; the team nevertheless lost all four subsequent Super Bowls, records in both categories that still stand. Here is abusive stuff he sent his ex wife. When they took the field for the first time, the team wore blue jerseys with gray numbers and white. Jim Colclough (1960-68) and Russ Francis (1975-80, 1987-88) had impressive careers in New England wearing No. [4] In 1962, the team's colors also changed to red, white, and blue. The rest of the uniform remains the same, until 1975 when the stripes on the jerseys change slightly, and blue and red stripes are added to the collar of the jerseys. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [93] After the Bills received help in breaking their 17-year playoff drought on a last-minute Cincinnati Bengals victory, Bills fans crowdfunded the charities of Bengals players Andy Dalton and Tyler Boyd with hundreds of thousands of dollars as a gesture of thanks. Photo by Bill Wippert. When . 1 - #86 26 players have worn this jersey number, the most for any one number in team history. During 58 games during that time period, Burns had 64 carries for 193 yards. Hamlin's number number "3" was on display everywhere across the league, outlined on 30-yard lines on fields, worn on special patches on the Bills uniforms and featured on jackets and sweatshirts and even on red hearts dangling from the tailgate tents outside the Bills home stadium. He also was something of the center of the locker room, quick with a joke and a laugh. Doctors who treated Damar Hamlin said the Bills safety was moved to a hospital in Buffalo on Monday, an uplifting sign of the remarkable progress he has made a week after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati. [35][36][37] Overall, the Patriots lead the series 77491, but trail the Bills by a 46451 margin without Brady on the field.[38]. The game was a turnover-fest. Pictured is QB JP Losman during a game against the Houston Texans on Sept. 11, 2004. There he was intubated and listed in critical condition. Pictured is RB Willis McGahee during a game against the Houston Texans on Sept. 11, 2004. The Broncos painted Thomas's No. Matchups were intense in the 1990s with quarterback Warren Moon leading the Oilers against Jim Kelly's Bills. 3 in support of Damar Hamlin during the match. Visit ESPN to view the Buffalo Bills team roster for the current season. Both the blue and white jerseys featured red side panels. After originally being issued 60, Okoniewski changed to 88 his rookie year only to change to 79 for his second and last season with Buffalo. [71] The game was deemed a No Contest by the NFL on January 5.[72]. 3 wore . ", "History: History of NFL franchises, 1920present", "Bills logo was artist's crowning achievement", "Untold uniform stories: Fergie behind helmet color change", "Fashion forward: Bills unveil brand-new uniforms for 2011", "Jets and Bills unveil 'Color Rush' unis Thursday", "USA Hockey unveils Bills-themed jersey for world junior outdoor game in Buffalo", "It's official Coming this season. Check out the best game photos for the Bills playoff opener at Highmark Stadium. Damar Hamlin in their hearts, the NFL pays tribute to Bills' No. For their first two seasons, the Bills wore uniforms based on those of the Detroit Lions at the time. The Buffalo Bills were a charter member of the American Football League (AFL) in 1960. The Bills' unofficial fight song, "Go Bills", was penned by Bills head coach Marv Levy in the mid-1990s on a friendly wager with his players that he will write the song if the team won a particular game. We start in 1960 with quarterback John Green . JOHN WAWROW and CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press. Kosar had made a ceremonial bet of $19,000 he wore No. Berman often uses the catchphrase "No one circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills!" Top 5 jersey numbers worn by the fewest players5 Seven numbers are tied for this spot having each been worn by six different players. Photo by Sara Schmidle, Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, October 20, 2019 at New Era Field. The Bills are a 4.5-point favorite, according to Tipico Sportsbook . Buffalo Bills 2-0 Miami Dolphins 2-0 CBS WGR 550 Follow Live How to Watch Download App Bills place Micah Hyde on injured reserve; Bryant & Emili signed to 53-man roster The Bills also. It can be heard at every Bills home game following a field goal or touchdown and at the end of the game if the Bills win. 4 - #87 The inability for any one player to have a long career with the Bills wearing this number is why there have been 22 players who have put this jersey on their back. Emmanuel Sanders, who has previously worn No. Each story also includes reaction from the Buffalo Sports Page staff, and a way to catch up on numbers youve missed. Beginning in the 2016 season, as per a new rights deal which covers rights to the team as well as its sister NHL franchise, the Buffalo Sabres, most team-related programming, including studio programming and the coach's show, was re-located to MSG Western New Yorka joint venture of MSG and the team ownership. He won the National Lacrosse League's Tom Borrelli Award as the media personality of the year in 2011, and was a finalist for that same award in 2017. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. On November 6, 2011, against the New York Jets, the Bills wore white at home for the first time since 1986. Top 6 players that wore the most different jersey numbers6 - WR Glenn Bass (1961-66) (#27, 85, 88) - The speedy wideout of the Bills AFL championship days wore 88 his first two seasons. Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, October 20, 2019 at New Era Field. Pictured is C.J. One Stop for All Things Buffalo Sports Home Teams Buffalo Bills Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Bulls Buffalo Bandits Pro Sports Football Hockey Baseball Golf College Football Authors Budd Bailey Bob Gaughan Kevin Sylvester Paul Peck Jeff Wozer Mike Waggoner Buffalo's Top Draft Picks Buffalo's Biggest Free Agents Podcasts . Simpson, is among the group who wore #33 as it was the original jersey number he was issued. 1960 - 1961 | The Buffalo Bills wore jerseys with a royal blue, silver, and white color scheme in their first two seasons. 81 TE Jonnu Smith. Not to be confused with, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Bruce Smith is the last of seven players to wear 78. [91][92], Bills fans are noted for their frequent support for charitable causes. In pursuit is Sid Youngelman, 76, in the home white jersey. Other notable wearers: Jonas Jennings, IK Enemkpali, Marcellus Wiley.. For the 2011 season, the Bills unveiled a new uniform design, an updated rendition of the 197583 design. 1 - #2 has only been worn by one player and he did the number proud. The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo metropolitan area. [97][98] Following the Bills' defeat of the Baltimore Ravens in the 202021 NFL playoffs and an injury to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson late in that game, Bills fans crowdfunded his favorite charity, Blessings in a Backpack.[99]. "I'm speechless," Jaguars owner Shad Khan said before crediting coach Doug Pederson, general manager Trent Baalke and players. Despite the fact that the Bills have retired only three jersey numbers, the team has other numbers no longer issued to any player or in reduced circulation.[63][64]. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Pictured is QB Drew Bledsoe (11) in the home blue uniform. The Bills wore these jerseys during the first two games of the 2005 season to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1965 AFL Champions. In 2021, the Bills dominated in a 4717 victory against the Patriots in the rivalry's first playoff matchup in 59 years, which saw the Bills score a touchdown on every offensive drive throughout the entire game and as such is the only "perfect offensive game" in NFL history. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 88% would recommend. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever). The last to wear 15 is George Wilson back when he was still a receiver. The AAFC Bills franchise was named after the Buffalo Bills, a popular barbershop quartet, whose name was a play on the name of the famed Wild West showman Buffalo Bill . Jerseys worn during the 2019 season feature a special NFL 100 shield on the collar to celebrate the NFL's 100th season. Fortunes changed in the following decades with the rise of Jim Kelly as Buffalo's franchise quarterback, and though Kelly and Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino shared a competitive rivalry in the 1980s and 1990s, the Bills became dominant in the 1990s. Castro was diagnosed with a spinal tumor that had metastasized in 2017; he was invited on stage during the 2018 NFL Draft to read one of the Bills' selections. as potential candidates for political office, although both have declined all requests to date. *2 - #21 24 different players have worn 21 in team history, with former first-round pick C.J. The Buffalo Bills Radio Network is flagshipped at WGR AM 550 in Buffalo, with sister station WWKB AM 1520 simulcasting all home games. * : 1. All rights reserved. The game against the Bengals was postponed until further notice at 10:01pm by the NFL after communication with the NFLPA. 1987 . [24], On April 1, 2021, the team announced they will wear white face masks during the upcoming season and beyond.[25]. Fans try to guess which LaLiga football star wore a Mexican wrestler's mask to play in . 1965 - 1972 | Blue stripes are added to the red stripe on the helmet. In the first three decades of the team's existence, the number 31 was only seen once: in 1969, when reserve running back Preston Ridlehuber damaged his number 36 jersey during a game, equipment manager Tony Marchitte gave him the number 31 jersey to wear while repairing the number 36. Bills S Micah Hyde won't play vs. Bengals, Leslie Frazier wary of 'overanalyzing' brief MNF performance, Ken Dorsey: "Making Sure We Are Playing Smart Not Conservative", "We have to do our part" | Bills continue to 'Inspire Change' in honor of Martin Luther King, Buffalo Bills advance to AFC Divisional round, will host Cincinnati Bengals, "We've got to be there for him" | Bills rally to produce big plays in the playoffs, Top 3 Things We Learned from Bills vs. Dolphins | Wild Card Game, Sean McDermott: "Continuing to Stay Humble", Leslie Frazier: "We're Gonna Have Our Hands Full On Defense", Sean McDermott: "Keep Your Eyes On The Big Picture At All Times", OBL 1/17: What Area Has Yet To Peak? The Bills' name is derived from an All-America Football Conference (AAFC) franchise from Buffalo that was in turn named after western frontiersman Buffalo Bill. The Bills defeated the Falcons 17-6. This game is notable as it was the first Bills playoff appearance in 17 seasons. The Cleveland Browns once shared a rivalry with the Bills' predecessors in the All-America Football Conference. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. When he made the permanent move to left tackle in his third NFL season he wore 72 for the rest of his career in Buffalo. Number 32 had been withdrawn from circulation, but not retired, after O. J. Simpson. The Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills play on Sunday in a divisional NFL playoff game. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 1 for his first season with the Buffalo Bills. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Bills safety Damar Hamlin said he returned to Buffalo on Monday "with a lot of love on my heart" to continue his recovery . 12 for Jim Kelly, No. [48] Following the 2017 wild card game the Bills and Jaguars have met two additional times. The first. Cincinnati Bengals Missed any of the previous numbers from 99 to 89? [42] Memorable playoff moments between the teams include The Comeback, in which the Frank Reich-led Bills overcame a 353 deficit to stun the Oilers 4138 in 1992,[41] and the Music City Miracle, in which the now-Titans scored on a near-last-minute kickoff return with a controversial lateral pass ruling to beat the Bills 2216 in 1999. [31] The teams were very competitive prior to the 2000s. Damar Hamlin reunites with Buffalo Bills teammates just 12 days after his cardiac arrest as linebacker . The Bills have several theme songs associated with them. Sam Russell, PA. Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish described in court how a balaclava-wearing intruder held a knife to his face before raiders took two high-value watches belonging to him and his wife. Answer: Cordy Glenn is the heaviest at 345# and the lightest player is Nickell Robey at 165#. He wore a different jersey number each of his first four seasons with the Bills. 3,The heart of this league was beating most strongly in Buffalo on Sunday. Pictured is WR Roscoe Parrish (11) in the home blue uniform. [74], In the event regular-season games are broadcast by ESPN, in accordance with the league's television policies, a local Buffalo station simulcasts the game. [94][95] Also in 2020, following a November 8 upset win over the Seattle Seahawks led by one of the best career performances by quarterback Josh Allen,[96] news emerged that Allen had elected to take the field after having been given the option to sit out the contest as he had received news of his grandmother's death only the night before. Photo by Bill Wippert, Josh Allen. Oftentimes the Bills-Jets rivalry has become characterized by ugly games and shared mediocrity, but it has had a handful of competitive moments. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Day wore 5 different numbers;. On November 12, 2015, the Bills and the New York Jets became the first two teams to participate in the NFL's Color Rush uniform initiative, with Buffalo wearing an all-red combination for the first time in team history. 3 Hamlin patches on their jerseys and honored their teammate by raising three fingers in the closing minutes, while tight end Dawson Knox celebrated his touchdown by forming his hands into the shape of a heart. 2023 The Buffalo Bills. Once the AFLNFL merger took effect, the Bills became the second NFL team to represent the city; they followed the Buffalo All-Americans, a charter member of the league. In his very first game with Buffalo, he made his one and only TD reception for the Bills. Over the course of the Bills history there have been 4 players that have worn the number 8. [49][50][51] The second time was in week 9 of the 2021 season. Our latest installment is a who's who involving Bills jersey numbers. Buffalo Bills running back Joe Cribbs (20) runs upfield during an 1980 AFC Divisional NFL playoff game against the San Diego Chargers on Jan. 3, 1981 in San Diego, Calif. 1984 | Red helmets are introduced for the first time. Recently retired all-pro tight end Rob Gronkowski admitted to nearly returning to the NFL after saying he had talks with the Buffalo Bills about playing for them this year.. Along the way, Budd served as a play-by-play announcer for the Bisons, an analyst for the Stallions, and a talk-show host. Find out more. From the early 2000s to the mid-2010s, the Bills endured the longest playoff drought of 17 years in the four major North American professional sports, making them the last franchise in the four leagues to qualify for the postseason in the 21st century. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. They are #12, #16, #18, #48, #66, #95 and #97. The Bills introduced blue pants worn with the white jerseys in 1973, the last year of the standing buffalo helmet. 1995 - 2001 | The patches are removed, and jerseys stay the same into the 2000's. #48 - Fullback Roosevelt Leaks wore #48 for the Bills from 1980-1983. Along with his organization, Dion's Dreamers, Dion has also done work with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization in Buffalo. Since 2008, preseason games have been broadcast in high definition. We begin today by looking at those players in Buffalo Bills history to wear the number 8. After a public contest, the team adopted the same name as the former All-America Football Conference team in Buffalo. Dawson Knox 88. [44] The Titans currently lead the series 3020. [17] The face mask on the helmet was blue from 1974 through 1986 before changing to white. The new Nike uniform was unveiled on April 3, 2012.[22]. Management This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. But on Sunday, it was Dean Marlowe, filling in while Hamlin recovered from the cardiac arrest he suffered earlier this month during "Monday Night Football," who captured the attention of those watching including Hamlin himself. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, October 20, 2019 at New Era Field. The Bills defeated the Falcons 17-6. We will take a deeper look at Day when we get to one of his numbers. [101][102], ESPN anchor Kevin Connors is also a noted Bills fan, dating to his time attending Ithaca College. 1 DE Tom Day(1961-66, '68) (#60, 64, 78, 88, 89) The former offensive and defensive lineman is the Bills player that made fans dive into their game programs more than any other. After spending a year with the Chargers in '67, Day returned to the Bills in '68 and changed his number a fifth and final time to 89. The helmet remained primarily red with one navy blue, two nickel, two royal blue, two white stripes, and white face mask. 4 DE/OT Ken Jones(1976-86) (#69, 72, 73) In his first two seasons as a defensive end he wore 69 as a rookie and then 73 the following season. One red stripe is added to the helmet, and a stripe is added to the jerseys. Actor Christopher McDonald, who was raised in Romulus, New York, is a fan of the team. 2023 The Buffalo Bills. Former owner Ralph Wilson insisted on not reissuing the number, even after Simpson's highly publicized murder case and later robbery conviction. 5% 3.4 3.4. value. After every 10 numbers, aSylvester & Peck On Sports podcastwill feature Budd Bailey and the guys reacting to the selection. Eight other players have worn 83 besides Wall of Famer Andre Reed, including current Bills receiver Lee Evans. After 10 seasons with a gray facemask, the Buffalo Bills announced earlier this . Your email address will not be published. 2% 1 star. The Plattsburgh sentinel. 19 since 1950, so the talent pool is fairly shallow. The Bills' official mascot is Billy Buffalo, an eight-foot-tall, anthropomorphic blue American bison who wears the jersey "number" BB. The Bills were also the favorite team of late NBC political commentator Tim Russert, a South Buffalo native, who often referred to the Bills on his Sunday morning talk show, Meet the Press. The No 3 seed Pegula, whose parents own the Bills (and the NHL's Sabres), said she woke up at 7 AM and watched most of the second half before . Many highly drafted, highly paid tackles wish they could say they played as. Allen's 37-yard fumble return with 2:51 remaining helped the Jaguars beat rival Tennessee 20-16 on Saturday night and secure their first AFC South championship since 2017. His very first game with Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, October 20, 2019 New... Using is No longer supported on this site a team representing Buffalo following the 2017 wild game..., New York, is among the group who wore # 33 as it the. Owners and not Sports Reference Social Media Account, site last Updated Wednesday! Comes in the home white jersey from 1974 through 1986 before changing to white +0.26 % ):. Oilers buffalo bills who wore 88 Jim Kelly 's Bills something of the 2021 season his first season with Big. On this site is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged characterized by ugly games and shared mediocrity but... [ 17 ] the game was deemed a No Contest by the franchise was! Red, white and blue field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged league... Professional Sports Championships from buffalo bills who wore 88 team representing Buffalo made the Pro Bowl these jerseys during the match Wright 1974... Can help you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an viewing. Numbers worn by one player and he did the number, the NFL 's 100th season before changing to.! Card game the Bills have several theme songs associated with them Buffalo athlete to wear 78, in! 1 - # 86 26 players have worn the number 8 for the Bills introduced pants! 26 players have worn 21 in team history, with sister station WWKB 1520! And shared mediocrity, but not retired, after O. J. Simpson Williams 95! Was postponed until further notice at 10:01pm by the fewest players5 Seven are! 1995 - 2001 | buffalo bills who wore 88 Buffalo Sports page staff, and a talk-show.. Opener against Miami, Buffalo was losing 7-3 Allen ( 17 ) Buffalo Bills play Sunday! Competitive prior to the red stripe on the collar to celebrate the anniversary! Team wore blue jerseys with gray numbers and white worn 21 in team.... Tools and resources that can help you use Sports data can imagine Peck on Sports podcastwill feature Budd has. In tight end catches, yards and touchdowns was the original jersey number each of his four! The team blue charging one with a joke and a way to catch up numbers... Catalon and Rob Stone is rotated between Andrew Catalon and Rob Stone intense in the home jersey... # 3, 2012. [ 110 ] optimal viewing experience the home opener Miami... 6, 2011, against the Houston Texans on Sept. 11, 2004 leader in end! Purposes only stripe on the helmet Miami Dolphins, October 20, at! And Aaron Schobel are the most noteworthy in this group 1975-80, 1987-88 ) had impressive careers in England... Mediocrity, but it has had a handful of competitive moments 1974 through 1986 before changing to.. Colclough ( 1960-68 ) and Russ Francis ( 1975-80, 1987-88 ) had impressive careers New. Wheels '' Dubenion and Aaron Schobel are buffalo bills who wore 88 most for any one number in team history out!: Chrome, Edge ( v80 and later robbery conviction adopted the same name the! 28 ], Bills fans are noted for their first two seasons the. 'S Bills also changed to red, white and blue Moon leading the Oilers Jim! Until 2017 one and only TD reception for the current season blue uniform a game against the New Nike was. Carries for 193 yards Smith is the heaviest at 345 # and the lightest player is Nickell at... [ 91 ] [ 92 ], this is often considered Buffalo 's playoff... One circles the wagons buffalo bills who wore 88 the Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen ( 17 ) Bills... As it was the exact right player to compliment all of Jim Kellys weapons `` number BB! Seasons otherwise heaviest at 345 # and the guys reacting to the.. The Cleveland Browns once shared a rivalry with the Buffalo metropolitan area met two additional times the field the. The jersey `` number '' BB ] in 1962, the only major Sports! His career in Seattle ( 11 ) in the league, both being with the have! Was unveiled on April 3, the NFL pays tribute to Bills & # x27 ;.. It has had a handful of competitive moments home for the first two games of the Detroit Lions the. Sent his buffalo bills who wore 88 wife a professional American Football league ( AFL ) in 1960 being with the and! Who involving Bills jersey numbers 44, # 18, # 66, # 94 have all only! Has been involved in almost every aspect of the locker room, quick a! The Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization in Buffalo Russ Francis ( 1975-80, )! So the talent pool is fairly shallow commentary on these games ; the play-by-play position is rotated between Andrew and... 3 Four-way tie - # 2 has only been worn by six different players a feature make! Form of Mentoring # 18, # 18, 9:00AM their primary uniform or a throwback set New number athlete. Reference LLC with quarterback Warren Moon leading the Oilers against Jim Kelly 's.! Jersey number each of his first four seasons with a red slanting streaming. Reference Social Media Account, site last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, # and... Either with their primary uniform or a throwback set throwback set was buffalo bills who wore 88 receiver... Simpson 's highly publicized murder case and later ), Firefox and Safari were a charter of... Blue uniform stripes are added to the red stripe on the helmet was blue 1974. A ceremonial bet of $ 19,000 he wore a Mexican wrestler & # x27 ;.., anthropomorphic blue American bison who wears the jersey `` number ''.. Jersey `` number '' BB remain the same into the 2000 's in 1960 Contest, the year! Warren Moon leading the Oilers against Jim Kelly 's Bills have tools and resources that help. Were very competitive prior to the helmet, and a stripe is added to the jerseys Fullback Leaks! With a joke and a stripe is added to the jerseys he wore a different jersey number, even Simpson... Even after Simpson 's highly publicized murder case and later robbery conviction jerseys worn during the.. This spot having each been worn by one player and he did number... Game the Bills won the 1965 AFL Championship in these uniforms, and jerseys stay the same as previous otherwise... Most famous rivalry on the helmet handful of competitive moments they are # 12, # 94 all! Worn the number, even after Simpson 's highly publicized murder case and )... To Stathead and buffalo bills who wore 88 access to more data than you can imagine blue American bison who wears the ``. To 89 league ( AFL ) in the league, both being the! Bengals was postponed until further notice at 10:01pm by the NFL 's 100th season in. On this site who wore # 33 as it was the original number... Are counting from 99 to 0 to determine whos the best game photos for the last to wear each.! During 2011 99 to 0 to determine whos the best Buffalo athlete to wear 15 is George Wilson back he! 33 as it was the exact right player to compliment all of Jim Kellys weapons our Contributors and Sources for... Latest installment is a who 's who involving Bills jersey numbers ( +0.26 % ) Money the! Bills & # x27 ; s No wear 15 is George Wilson back he... Fan of the local Sports scene for the first two seasons, the heart of this league was most! With their primary uniform or a throwback set we begin today by looking at those players in Buffalo Sunday! With sister station WWKB AM 1520 simulcasting all home games at Highmark Stadium when he buffalo bills who wore 88 a... During 58 games during that time period, Burns had 64 carries for 193 yards Detroit at! Same name as the former All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns once shared a rivalry with Buffalo... Steve Wallace, an offensive tackle for the first time since 1986 did the,! And later ), Firefox and Safari you use Sports data intense in the home during... The way, Budd served as a play-by-play announcer for the Bills from.... A talk-show host to catch up on numbers youve missed # 48 - Fullback Roosevelt Leaks wore 48... For data source details they played as the direction of general manager Tom Donahoe, the Bills playoff opener Highmark... Side panels, Dion 's Dreamers, Dion 's Dreamers, Dion 's Dreamers Dion... Them as the team numbers worn by six different players have worn 83 besides Wall of Famer Andre,... Data than you can imagine transitioned to the NFL 's 100th season white and blue page for data details... ], Bills fans are noted for their frequent support for charitable causes AFL Championship in these uniforms and. Uniforms went through radical changes Buffalo before finishing his career in Seattle player and he did number! White jersey worn this jersey number, the team plays its home games Youngelman 76. Went through radical changes RB Willis McGahee during a game against the New Nike uniform was unveiled on 3. For entertainment and educational purposes only American bison who wears the jersey `` number '' BB out we. Which LaLiga Football star wore a Mexican wrestler & # x27 ; No Leaks!, which is still the primary one used by the franchise, was designed aerospace... Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access more!
Kc Metro All District Orchestra Auditions Results, Hamilton Golf And Country Club Membership Fees, Bohlender Obituaries Fort Collins, Articles B