Buffalo Bills Team History

Team History

• Established in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL)
• Joined the National Football League (NFL) in 1970 after the AFL-NFL merger
• Based in Orchard Park, New York, and play home games at New Era Field

Team Name and Logo

• Name "Bills" is a reference to the famous western frontiersman Buffalo Bill Cody
• Logo features a red buffalo with a blue streak and a white accent, symbolizing the team's name and the city of Buffalo's rich history

Championships and Achievements

• Won two AFL championships (1964, 1965)
• Appeared in four consecutive Super Bowls (XXV through XXVIII) from 1990 to 1993, but lost each one
• Seven division titles, including five AFC East titles
• 18 playoff appearances

Notable Players and Coaches

• Quarterbacks:
  • Jim Kelly (Hall of Fame, led team to four Super Bowl appearances)
  • Thurman Thomas (Hall of Fame, five-time Pro Bowl selection)
• Running backs:
  • O.J. Simpson (Hall of Fame, Heisman Trophy winner)
  • Fred Jackson (team's all-time leading rusher)
• Coaches:
  • Lou Saban (first coach in team history, led team to AFL title in 1964)
  • Marv Levy (Hall of Fame, led team to four Super Bowl appearances)

Stadium and Fan Culture

• New Era Field, previously known as Ralph Wilson Stadium, is the team's home stadium since 1973
• The "Bills Mafia" is the team's dedicated fan base, known for their passionate support and charitable efforts

Team History

• Founded in 1960 as an original member of the American Football League (AFL)
• Merged into the National Football League (NFL) in 1970
• Based in Orchard Park, New York, and play home games at New Era Field

Team Name and Logo

• Named after Buffalo Bill Cody, a famous western frontiersman
• Logo features a red buffalo with a blue streak and white accents, symbolizing the team's name and Buffalo's history

Championships and Achievements

• Won AFL championships in 1964 and 1965
• Appeared in four consecutive Super Bowls (XXV-XXVIII) from 1990 to 1993
• Hold seven division titles, including five AFC East titles
• Made 18 playoff appearances

Notable Players and Coaches

• Quarterbacks:
• Jim Kelly (Hall of Fame, led team to four Super Bowl appearances)
• Thurman Thomas (Hall of Fame, five-time Pro Bowl selection)
• Running backs:
• O.J. Simpson (Hall of Fame, Heisman Trophy winner)
• Fred Jackson (team's all-time leading rusher)
• Coaches:
• Lou Saban (first coach, led team to AFL title in 1964)
• Marv Levy (Hall of Fame, led team to four Super Bowl appearances)

Stadium and Fan Culture

• New Era Field (previously Ralph Wilson Stadium) has been the team's home stadium since 1973
• The "Bills Mafia" is the team's dedicated fan base, known for passionate support and charitable efforts