The 1964 and 1965 bills were the only teams representing buffalo that won major league professional sports championships backtoback american football league championships. As gerald phipps told sports illustrated at the time. Thomas accounted for 65 rushing tds and 22 receiving tds while in. Learn about the numbers behind the two championship seasons in this bills history. With herb carneal, andy robustelli, glenn bass, al bemiller. Buffalo bills team history pro football hall of fame. I had visits from two very fine mensonny werblin of the new york jets and ralph wilson of the buffalo bills. The bills finished their most recent season with a record of ten wins and six losses. The bills began competitive play in 1960 as a charter. The buffalo bills radio network is flagshipped at wgr, am 550 in buffalo, owned by entercom. Buffalo bills team facts pro football hall of fame official. It matched the western division champion san diego chargers 923 and the eastern division champion buffalo bills 1031 to decide the american football league afl champion for the 1965 season.
The key to buffalos season, however, will be the performance of billy joe, the fullback obtained from denver in trade for the fantastic cookie gilchrist. Bills draft of kicker brings back memories of gary anderson. For starters, this was the last afl championship, as. The buffalo bills of the american football league ended the 1965 season with a record of 10 wins and 3 losses and 1 ties, finishing first in the afls east division. The bills have drafted eight kickers since gogolak. Though they werent as statistically dominant as the previous season, the bills won their second consecutive afl championship. The 2014 season was the fiftieth anniversary of the buffalo bills first american football league championship. The season ended when the buffalo bills defeated the san diego chargers in the afl championship game. Acquired on waivers from the chargers during 1962 season a n american football league allstar six consecutive years and for seven of the leagues ten years led the bills to playoffs four straight years, 1963 1966, winning championships in 1964 and 1965 afl m ost valuable player in 1965, and a member of the afl hall of fame. Head coach lou saban, who was named afl coach of the year each year, departed after the 1965 season. Although buffalos offense was in the middle of the pack in 1965, it was their dominant team defense that kept them atop the leagues standings. The 1964 buffalo bills season was the teams fifth season.
In 12 seasons with the bills, thomas ran for 11,938 yards. Buffalo bills football vintage sports memorabilia for sale ebay. Buffalo bills football vintage sports memorabilia for sale. Get the best deals on buffalo bills football vintage sports memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at. Oct 10, 2019 ten months after losing the afl championship game in buffalo, the chargers returned to the rockpile on oct. They are currently members of the east division of the american football conference afc in the national football league nfl. Being a fan of the 1960s nfl and the foursuperbowl run the bills made in the 1990s, i wished the asadvertised bonus features were actually on the discs. Apr 28, 2020 gogolak kicked for buffalo s 1964 and 1965 afl championship teams before jumping to the new york giants of the national football league. John murphy is the teams current playbyplay announcer. Buffalo lost to the kansas city chiefs in the 1966 afl title game and, in so doing, just missed playing in the first super bowl. Instead, it has an excellent americas game program on the 1990 season. The club joined the nfl as a result of the aflnfl merger for the 1970 season.
If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Dec 25, 2015 buffalo bills punter paul maguire was at a party with a bunch of the san diego chargers players two days before the 1965 american football league championship game. The 1965 buffalo bills were 1965 afl east champions and won their second straight afl championship. As a member of the american football league, the bills won two league titles 1964 and 1965. Nfl primetime 1990 buffalo bills highlights by buffalo bullies. But off of it, the broncos had hope that blossomed from the threat of moving the team. Bobby smith was draft by the bills in 1964 and played with them until 1965. The official source of the buffalo bills preseason and regular season schedule. Buffalo bills team history pro football hall of fame official site. After completing the mba program evan said he felt more empowered to handle his own finance and. The bills began play as an original franchise of the american football league afl in 1960. Then the bills sank to the depths, winning only games while losing 55 and tying two in the next five seasons. Though they werent as statistically dominant as the previous season, the bills won their second consecutive afl championship although buffalos offense was in the middle of the pack in 1965, it was their dominant team defense that kept them atop the leagues standings. Though not as statistically dominant as the previous season, the bills won a second consecutive league championship although buffalos offense was in the middle of the pack in 1965, it was their dominant team defense that kept them atop the leagues standings.
Buffalo bills team facts pro football hall of fame. It was the first season for head coach joe collier, who had been the bills defensive coordinator for the previous four seasons it ended with a loss in the afl championship game to the kansas city chiefs, ending the teams twoyear reign as league champions. The buffalo bills lee evans graduated from one of the best executive mba programs for athletes and artists. Pictured is qb jp losman during a game against the houston. The 1965 season afl allstar game saw the introduction of a new format. It was the first season for head coach joe collier, who had been the bills defensive coordinator for the previous four seasons. Top 10 buffalo bills from 1965 on diary of a chicago. Buffalo was 122 in the regular season and won the first of two consecutive championships in the american football league. Though not as statistically dominant as the previous season, the bills won a second consecutive league championship. The final score of the 1965 afl championship game bills 23, san diego chargers 0 doesnt tell the story. Although buffalo s offense was in the middle of the pack in 1965, it was their dominant team defense that kept them atop the leagues standings.
The season also saw a change of television address as the games moved from abc to nbc. Player season finder, player game finder, team game finder, team streak finder. Bills draft of kicker brings back memories of gary. A 268 loss to the boston patriots in an afl eastern division playoff game, 122863. Easily add the schedule to your calendar or print at home.
As a member of the american football league afl, the bills won two league championships 1964 and 1965, and, while playing in the nfl after the merger of the afl and the nfl in 1970, they appeared in a record. Though not as statistically dominant as the previous season, the. Buffalo lost to the kansas city chiefs in the 1966. Take a look back as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the bills afl championship teams during the 1964 and 1965 seasons. Between week 6 of the 1964 season, through week eight of the 1965 season, including two 1964 playoff games, the bills defense did not allow a touchdown by rushing, a professional football record that still stands. They play their home games in the suburb of orchard park, and since 2008 have played one home game per season in toronto. The 1965 buffalo bills season was the teams sixth season in the american football league. Instead of the old eastwest allstars matchup, the champions of the league, the buffalo bills, met a team of allstars selected from the other afl teams. The two teams were at the top of the league in several statistical categories. He was named to eight pro bowls and named a first team all pro five times during his. The lineman starred for the bills during the 1960s and was part of the 1964 and 1965 afl championship teams. View the 1965 buffalo bills schedule, results and scores for regular season, preseason and postseason afl games.
Buffalo bills, american professional gridiron football franchise that plays in the american football conference afc of the national football league nfl and is based in buffalo. The bills wore these jerseys during the first two games of the 2005 season to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1965 afl champions. It is a well known fact that the average nfl career only lasts 3. Official source of the buffalo bills preseason and regular season schedule. Make offer buffalo bills 2017 full season ticket card.
This is a list of seasons completed by the buffalo bills american football franchise. The list documents the season by season records of the bills franchise from 1960 to present, including postseason records, and league awards for individual players or head coaches. The 1966 buffalo bills season was the teams seventh season in the american football league. The buffalo bills of the american football league ended the 1965 season with a record of 10 wins and 3 losses, finishing first in the afls east division, and compiled a postseason mark of 10. It advertises a bonus feature on the 1963 bills season, which is not there. Contentsshow offseason afl draft regular season season standings season schedule roster player stats passing rushing postseason afl championship game buffalo bills 23, san diego chargers 0 december 26, 1965 at balboa stadium, san diego, california.
The bills opportunistic defense led the league in interceptions, with 32, and gave up a leaguelow four rushing touchdowns all season. From 198993 thurman led the nfl in combined rushing and receiving yards with totals of 19 1829 2038 and 21. Buffalo bills players listed alphabetically or numerically. With curt gowdy, paul christman, lance alworth, al bemiller. Thomas accounted for 65 rushing tds and 22 receiving tds while in buffalo. The 1964 bills defense set an afl record by giving up the fewest rushing yards in league history, with only 918, or 65. Best moments in buffalo bills history does include o. The 1965 american football league championship game was the sixth afl championship game, played on december 26 at balboa stadium in san diego, california. The key to buffalo s season, however, will be the performance of billy joe, the fullback obtained from denver in trade for the fantastic cookie gilchrist. Having started play in 1960, the 1965 buffalo bills season was the teams sixth season.
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