RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team plays its home games at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Founded in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL), they joined the NFL in 1970 following the AFL–NFL merger. 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. Drawing much of its fanbase from Western New York, the Bills are the only NFL team that plays home games in that state. The franchise is owned by Terry and Kim Pegula, who purchased the Bills after the death of original owner Ralph Wilson in 2014.
The Bills won consecutive AFL Championships in 1964 and 1965, the only major professional sports championships from a team representing Buffalo. After joining the NFL, they became perennial postseason contenders during the late 1980s and 1990s. Their greatest success occurred between 1990 and 1993 when they appeared in a record four consecutive Super Bowls; an accomplishment often overshadowed by them losing each game. From 2000 to 2016, the Bills endured the longest active playoff drought of the four major North American professional sports, making them the last NFL franchise and the last in the four leagues to qualify for the postseason in the 21st century. They returned to consistent postseason contention by the late 2010s, although the Bills have not returned to the Super Bowl. Alongside the Minnesota Vikings, their four Super Bowl losses are the most among NFL franchises that have not won the championship.
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1977 Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills - NFL Radio Broadcast
The October 23rd, 1977 game between the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills featured a matchup of teams with contrasting seasons. The Browns, led by quarterback Brian Sipe and head coach Forrest Gregg, entered the game with a 3-2 record, aiming to stay competitive in the AFC Central race. Buffalo, under head coach Jim Ringo, was struggling with a 1-4 record. Quarterback Joe Ferguson and star running back O.J. Simpson were central figures for the Bills, but the team was having difficulty translating individual talent into wins. This game was critical for both teams: Cleveland was looking to build on a positive start, while Buffalo aimed to find some consistency and turn their season around.
The game saw an early spark from Buffalo, as Joe Ferguson connected with Reuben Gant for a 38-yard touchdown in the first quarter. However, Cleveland responded with two field goals from Don Cockroft and a 52-yard touchdown pass from Brian Sipe to Paul Warfield, giving them a 13-10 lead by halftime. The Browns continued to extend their lead in the third quarter with a touchdown pass from Greg Pruitt to Cleo Miller. Although Buffalo had a bright moment with Keith Moody's 91-yard punt return, Cleveland sealed the game in the fourth quarter with Sipe's second touchdown pass, this time to Gary Parris. The Browns' defense held firm, forcing four turnovers and limiting the Bills' offense.
The Browns' 27-16 victory improved their record to 4-2, keeping them in the hunt for the playoffs, while Buffalo dropped to 1-5, deepening their struggles in the AFC East. Brian Sipe's leadership and Cleveland's balanced offense helped secure the win, while Buffalo continued to be hampered by mistakes despite solid efforts from players like O.J. Simpson and Reuben Gant. As the season progressed, the Browns would fight to remain in playoff contention, but the Bills would not recover, finishing the year with a disappointing record.
An exclusive sit down discussing the highs and lows with Marshawn Lynch.
Marshawn joins Fred,...
Marshawn Lynch Interview | The Pivot Podcast / An exclusive sit down discussing the highs and lows with Marshawn Lynch.
Marshawn joins Fred, Channing and Ryan this week on The Pivot for an in-depths and wide open conversation ranging from childhood to becoming International BeastMode.
Talking off the field troubles, to family life, to infamous media battles to his running back fame to winning a Super Bowl...the discussion spans over a decade into reflection and perception of who the real Marshawn Lynch vs what the world sees.
Not holding back, Fred, leads the conversation and gets right into it asking Marshawn how he has been able to parlay his story and career, the good and bad, into global stardom. “Most Athletes wouldn’t part with a check to be themselves but the path you’ve taken is just that..”
He explains that loyalty is the most expensive thing he’s received in his life and opens up on how and why he treated the media a certain way while also detailing the biggest Pivots he’s had to make.
Ryan asks about his approach to brands and controversial answers he’s given wondering if it was all part of the plan to distinguish himself in the light he has. Asking the tough questions and admiring his journey, the guys sit back and allow Marshawn to tell his side of things and answer the questions we've all wanted to know over the years.
Marshawn opens up about the one thing that truly made him second guess his actions and that was the short time he didn’t speak with his mom, he realized how his life was off and that being a Mama’s boy is him inside and out.
Channing closes out the show sharing a story of how him and Marshawn would hang nights before games but then go at it hard on the field every Sunday!
Welcome to a unique matchup as we delve into the annals of NFL history to...
NFL 1990 Buffalo Bills vs. 1968 New York Jets • Full Game Simulation / Welcome to a unique matchup as we delve into the annals of NFL history to bring you a full game simulation between the 1990 Buffalo Bills and the 1968 New York Jets. It's September, the air is crisp and the anticipation for the new football season is palpable. The 1990 Bills, led by Jim Kelly, are in their prime, having just come off a 13-3 season and their first of four consecutive Super Bowl appearances. They're known for their high-powered offense, or the ""K-Gun,"" and a sturdy defense. On the other hand, we have the 1968 Jets, who under the command of ""Broadway"" Joe Namath, won Super Bowl III in one of the greatest upsets in NFL history. Namath, known for his bravado, famously guaranteed this win, solidifying his place in football lore. This simulated matchup is a clash of different eras, styles, and legends, promising to be an intriguing spectacle.
