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Buffalo
Bills Football Vault
by Scott Pitoniak
Hardcover from Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 0794830471
From the first game as a member of the upstart American Football League
in 1960 through the 2009 National Football League season, the Buffalo Bills
Football Vault®: The First 50 Seasons explores the history of a proud
franchise. Scott Pitoniak provides an inside look at the Bills, including
owner Ralph Wilson Jr. s decision to buy an AFL expansion franchise, Buffalo
s two AFL titles in the 1960s, the franchise s four consecutive Super Bowl
trips and Wilson s 2009 induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But
what makes this detailed scrapbook unique are the vintage photographs,
artwork and memorabilia discovered in the Bills archives. Fans will find
reproductions of old game program covers, historic tickets, vintage bumper
stickers and much more. Replicas include a 1960 The Bills Are Back letter
to fans, a 1960s-style pennant, a 1980s Talking Proud card, a ticket to
Super Bowl XXV and a Back The Bills bumper sticker. No Bills fan should
be without this home archive of Buffalo s long and illustrious pro football
history. |
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Buffalo
Bills: The Complete Illustrated History
by Sal Maiorana
Hardcover from MVP Books
ISBN: 0760338523
Buffalo Bills: The
Complete Illustrated History is the ultimate celebration of a beloved
team, complete with photos, stats, and stories from a half century of Bills
football. From its origins in 1960 as a charter member of the American
Football League to the latest season on the gridiron, the team and its
fans have seen their share of highs and lows, and author Sal Maiorana presents
them all--the players, the games, and the personalities from 50 seasons
of pro football in Buffalo. It is the perfect companion and reference for
Buffalo's "12th Man"--the fans.
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Game
Changers: The Greatest Plays in Buffalo Bills Football History
by Marv Levy, Jeff Miller
Hardcover from Triumph Books
ISBN: 1600782752
Buffalo Bills football dates back to 1960, when the team became a charter
member of the fledgling American Football League. Of the thousands of Buffalo
Bills plays that have occurred at Buffalo War Memorial Stadium, Rich Stadium,
Ralph Wilson Stadium, and elsewhere, some are destined to be remembered
for the ages. These are the players that won games, altered the course
of seasons, and put exclamation points on careers. In Game Changers: The
Greatest Plays in Buffalo Bills Football History, authors Marv Levy and
Jeff Miller dig deep into the annals of Buffalo Bills football and extract
these critical moments, bringing them back to life with an enthusiasm that
will delight every fan who think of Orchard Park, New York, as a home away
from home.
Who can forget O.J. Simpson breaking the 2,000-yard single-season rushing
mark in 1973? Or Jim Kelly s game-winning two-yard touchdown run against
the Dolphins in 1989? And do you remember Mike Stratton s Hit Heard Around
the World on Keith Lincoln in the 1964 AFL title game? These and others
are among the best plays in Buffalo Bills history and helped build the
team into the legendary organization it is today.
Levy and Miller have researched the team s history and assembled the
plays that clinched victories, won championships, or earned bragging rights
in the team s long-standing rivalries with opponents such as the Miami
Dolphins and the New England Patriots. All of the plays are lavishly illustrated
with accompanying photographs, most in full color. In addition, fans will
relish player and coach profiles, quotes from the play s participants,
and statistics for the game in which each unforgettable play occurred.
Guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment and to spark spirited
debate
Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy and football historian Jeff
Miller deliver an insightful view of the Buffalo Bill s most remarkable
plays in Game Changers: The Greatest Plays in Buffalo Bill Football History.
Each of the plays is presented in a detailed text with beautiful photographs,
scoring summaries, and related quotes from the men who were on the field.
This is an essential read for every Bills fan or for anyone looking to
learn more about the most crucial game-changing plays in the team s storied
history.
I told O.J. during the summer, Lets shoot for two grand and really
set the world on fire, and we did. Guard Reggie McKenzie on O.J. Simpson
setting the single-season rushing record
I took the snap, took one step back, and started running. I knew I
only had a couple of yards to go, and I was hoping I was going to make
it because I knew if I didn t, boy, I d be hearing about it the rest of
my career. Quarterback Jim Kelly on his game-winning touchdown run to defeat
the Dolphins in 1989 |
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Super
Bowl Monday: From the Persian Gulf to the Shores of West Florida: The New
York Giants, the Buffalo Bills, and Super Bowl XXV
by Adam Lazarus
Hardcover from Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN: 1589796004
Super Bowl Monday is a thorough retelling of Super Bowl XXV,
the epic January 1991 showdown between the New York Giants and the Buffalo
Bills. Great characters and a gripping finish to the closest episode in
Super Bowl history made for a wonderful conclusion to the game's Silver
Anniversary. But what establishes that day as a special moment in American
sports history was the cloud of war hanging over the game and the nation.
Ten days before the Giants defeated the Bills 20-19 in Tampa Stadium, the
United States had authorized Operation Desert Storm and begun the Persian
Gulf War. The book is entitled Super Bowl Monday because the hundreds
of thousands of American soldiers who were able to watch the Giants vs.
the Bills did so on Arabic Standard Time, several hours ahead of Eastern
Standard Time. For those men and women on duty in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,
and Iraq, Super Bowl XXV took place early Monday morning. Super Bowl
Monday features original research from newspaper and video archives
in addition to lengthy interviews with many of the game's stars. |
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Game
of My Life: Memorable Stories of Buffalo Bills Football
by Sal Maiorana
Hardcover from Sports Publishing
ISBN: 1582619638
In Game of My Life: Memorable Stories of Bills Football, many of the
men who have worn the Buffalo on their helmet-both the standing and the
charging version-share with author Sal Maiorana their fondest Bills experiences.
Jim Kelly picked a 1991 shredding of the Steelers-the team he cheered as
a youth-for a Bills-record six touchdown passes. Talley recalls the 51-3
AFC Championship blowout over the Raiders. Frank Reich chose the 1992 wildcard
game against Houston-a game in which he quarterbacked the greatest comeback
victory in NFL history. Unforgettable, old-time favorites such as Jack
Kemp, Billy Shaw, Booker Edgerson, and Ed Rutkowski share tales from the
1960s-when the Bills won two AFL championships. Other luminaries such as
Joe Ferguson, Joe DeLamielleure, Reggie McKenzie, Jerry Butler, Cornelius
Bennett, Andre Reed, Don Beebe and Kent Hull fill the gaps between the
Bills's two championship eras with their thoughtful recollections. |
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Rockin'
the Rockpile: The Buffalo Bills of the American Football League (No Series
Information required)
by Jeffrey Miller
Hardcover from ECW Press
ISBN: 1550227971
Starting with the team's inaugural
kickoff, this comprehensive guide offers a detailed history of the first
10 years of the Buffalo Bills football franchise. Founded in 1960 by Ralph
Wilson, who still owns the team today, the Bills were one of the original
members of the now-defunct American Football League. More than 100 photos
some never before made public and many taken by the team's official photographer,
Robert Smith display the excitement and success of the Bills' opening seasons.
Complete game summaries from each year along with excerpts from interviews
with players, coaches, and managers round out this must-have reference
for any die-hard football fanatic. |
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The
Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Buffalo Bills: Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping,
and Gut-Wrenching Moments from Buffalo Bills History (Good, the Bad, &
the Ugly)
by Scott Pitoniak
Hardcover from Triumph Books
ISBN: 1600780083
On a breezy August day two weeks before the '86 regular-season opener,
the United States Football League went belly-up, Jim Kelly became available,
and everything changed. The swaggering quarterback whom Sports Illustrated
called "Namath with knees" was coming to the city he had been dissing ever
since Buffalo selected him in the first round of the 1983 draft. Faster
than you could say "Machine Gun Kelly," the Bills became the hottest ticket
in western New York, not to mention a plum assignment for a sportswriter.
The 20 years that followed would be quite a roller-coaster ride, a time
for Bills fans to shout and pout... Along the way, we would learn about
the incredible passion western New Yorkers have for their football team--a
passion underscored by the fact that the Bills led the league in attendance
for six consecutive seasons despite playing in the NFL's third-smallest
market. We touch on all of this and more in The Good, the Bad, and the
Ugly: Buffalo Bills. While we don't profess to be the definitive history
of the franchise, we do attempt to highlight the people and moments that
have made the Bills a family tradition passed down from one generation
to the next. As Van Miller, the legendary voice of the Bills, used to say
before opening kickoffs: "Fasten your seat belts, folks." We hope you enjoy
the ride back in time. --Scott Pitoniak, from the introduction |
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Then
Levy Said to Kelly: The Best Buffalo Bills Stories Ever Told (Best Sports
Stories Ever Told the Best Sports Stories Ever T) with CD
by Jim Gehman, Forewords by Jack Kemp and Joe Ferguson
Hardcover from Triumph Books
ISBN: 1600780555
The Buffalo Bills are a charter member of the American Football League.
They have been playing professional football in New York for almost 50
years, a period filled with untold moments of happiness and heartache,
humor and horror.
"Then Levy Said to Kelly..." collects many of the best stories and anecdotes
in the history of the Buffalo Bills. From the earliest days of Elbert "Golden
Wheels" Dubenion and Wray Carlton to the team's two AFC championship victories
later in the 1960s to the four consecutive Super Bowl appearances (all
losses) in the 1990s, this book unearths scores of stirring, hilarious,
and poignant stories about the best and worst Buffalo Bills personalities
and moments over the last half-century.
Go inside the huddle, inside the locker room, and inside the postgame
celebrations and get the real history of this standout team! Read about
O.J. Simpson's 2,003-yard season; about those Bills who were sidelined
due to injury and illness; and about the real personalities of greats like
Jack Kemp, Chuck Knox, Marv Levy, Don Beebe, Jim Kelly, and many others.
Many of these stories have never been published before, and because they
are culled from the author's first-person interviews, they are all presented
here in an unvarnished, straight-from-the-horse's-mouth fashion that will
appeal both to hardcore fans and new fans alike.
The Buffalo Bills are a relatively young team, but the franchise's history
is as rich and storied as that of much older teams. "Then Levy Said to
Kelly..." does a remarkable job of collecting the best stories that have
emerged from this always fascinating franchise. |
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Steve
Tasker's Tales from the Buffalo Bills
by Steve Tasker
Hardcover from Sports Publishing
ISBN: 1596700920
A few days after becoming head coach of the Buffalo Bills midway through
the 1986 season, Marv Levy made his first personnel decision, claiming
Houston Oilers reserve wide receiver Steve Tasker off the waiver wire.
It seemed like an afterthought at the time, but in retrospect, proved to
be one of LevyÂ's most prescient moves. Over the next 11 seasons,
the diminutive 5-foot-9, 175-pound Tasker was a huge contributor as the
Bills strung together an unprecedented four consecutive Super Bowl appearances
in the early 1990s. Along the way, Tasker earned seven invitations to the
Pro Bowl, and during the National Football LeagueÂ's 75th anniversary
celebration, he was named the greatest special teams player of all-time.
In Steve TaskerÂ's Tales from the Buffalo Bills, the football star
turned network television analyst takes a behind-the-scenes look at the
franchiseÂ's most glorious era. |
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Flutie
by Doug Flutie, Perry Lefko
(Contributor)
(Hardcover)
The
Unofficial Buffalo Bills Book of Lists
by Lary Bump, Mike Doser
(Paperback)
Buffalo
Bills (NFL Today)
by John Nichols, Loren Stanley
(Library Binding)
The Buffalo Bills Official Trivia Book
by Scott Pitoniak
(Paperback - December 1989)
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