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Buffalo Bills
This category is for questions and answers about the Buffalo Bills football team. Based in Orchard Park, New York, the Bills were established in 1960.
311 Questions
How did Buffalo Bill earn his name?
From Canada Girl Bills Fan
Following the 1946 season, in an effort to generate more fan interest and distinguish the football team from the city's minor league baseball and hockey teams, which also bore the name "Bisons," the team ran a contest to select a new name. Over 4,500 entries were submitted, and "the Bills" won over "Bullets," "Nickels" and "Blue Devils." Several contestants suggested the winning name, but James F. Dyson was named the winner of the $500 prize based on his essay comparing the team to a band of "Buffalo Bills." He wrote that, while the legendary Indian Scout William "Buffalo Bill" Cody helped trailblaze the American Frontier, the football team (owned by the president of Frontier Oil) was opening a new frontier in Buffalo sports.
There were two winner's of the contest to name the team "the Bill's" and the other winner was my father, Don Sweet. Rather than write an essay explaining his choice,because he was an artist, he drew a picture of Buffalo Bill wearing a football helmet, riding a buffalo across a football field. That drawing became the program cover for the first season. My father's signature is on the lower right hand corner "Don Sweet". Dad boasted about the $500. check he received, along with "the other guy" who won the contest.
Several years ago, following my Dad's death in 1999, at the age of 77, my brother-in-law, Bill Rupp, was able to buy original programs from The Bill's first season which he framed along with one of the articles written in The Buffalo News during our super bowl years 1991-1994 about my Dad and gave one to each of my four sister's and myself. We treasure this gift.
Who wore number 61 jersey for the buffalo bills?
Defensive lineman Jim Jeffcoat wore #77 when he played for the Bills from 1995 to 1997. Robert Hicks, an offensive tackle for the Bills, wore it from 1998 to 2000.
How many times did the Buffalo Bills lose the Super Bowl?
The Buffalo Bills played in 4 straight Super Bowl games and lost all 4.
1990 season - Super Bowl XXV - New York Giants 20, Buffalo Bills 19 (1/27/91)
1991 season - Super Bowl XXVI - Washington Redskins 37, Buffalo Bills 24 (1/26/92)
1992 season - Super Bowl XXVII - Dallas Cowboys 52, Buffalo Bills 17 (1/31/93)
1993 season - Super Bowl XXVIII - Dallas Cowboys 30, Buffalo Bills 13 (1/30/94)
How many Super Bowls did the bills lose in?
The Buffalo Bills have 4 Superbowl appearances, appearing in the title game in 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993. The only team to appear in 4 consecutive Superbowls. They however have never won one.
Have the Buffalo Bills ever won a Super Bowl?
The Bengals do not have a Super Bowl title to their name. Their 2022 meeting with the Rams was their third such loss after falling to San Francisco 26-21 and 20-16 in Super Bowls 16 and 22, respectively.
Buffalo Bill was the nickname of one of the colourful figures out of the Old West. William Frederick Cody was, among other things, a trapper, a bullwhacker, a Colorado "Fifty-Niner", Pony Express rider, wagonmaster, and stagecoach driver. Cody was a scout for the US Fifth Cavalry and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Buffalo Bill started the popular Wild West Show in 1883 and it ran for 30 years. At one point he was the most famous and most recognizable man in the world.
The AFL football team "traded" on the name because of Cody's popularity.
What did buffalo bill do for a job?
William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody (February 26, 1846 - January 10, 1917) was an American soldier, bison hunter and showman. He was born in the Iowa Territory (now the U.S. state of Iowa), in Le Claire but he grew up for several years in his father's hometown in Canada before his family moved to the Kansas Territory.
Buffalo Bill started working at the age of eleven after his father's death, and became a rider for the Pony Express at age 14. During the American Civil War, he served from 1863 to the end of the war in 1865. Later he served as a civilian scout to the US Army during the Indian Wars, receiving the Medal of Honor in 1872. One of the most colorful figures of theAmerican Old West, Buffalo Bill became famous for the Wild West shows he organized with cowboy themes, which he toured in Great Britain and Europe as well as the United States.
What is a buffalo bill Cody model 128 worth?
Impossible to answer without more information; i.e., handgun, longgun, caliber/gauge, barrel length, sights, finish, box, papers, accessories.
What is a Bill as in Buffalo Bills?
The Bills were named as the result of the winning entry in a local contest, which named the team after the AAFC Buffalo Bills, a previous football franchise from the All-America Football Conference that merged with the Cleveland Browns in 1950. That team, in turn, was named after William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody.
Who did Bruce Smith sack the most?
Bruce Smith managed double digit sacks on only 2 players in his career, both of them were division rivals with Ken O'Brien with 17.5 followed by Drew Bledsoe 12.5.
What is the value on a buffalo bill Cody 16 gauge?
The value of a Buffalo Bill Cody 16 gauge shotgun can vary significantly based on its condition, rarity, and provenance. Generally, prices can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Factors such as the specific model, any historical significance, and whether it has been restored or modified will also influence its value. To get an accurate appraisal, it is advisable to consult a firearms expert or appraiser familiar with collectible shotguns.
