Joe Ferguson
Jim Kelly 1990 Score Hot Gun #8 Football Trading Card #318
After posting an 86.2 Passer Rating (6th best in the league in 1989) he was featured in the Score Hot Guns set of 1990.
Jim Kelly
Cornelius Bennett
1st-round draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 1987 - traded to the Bills before the season started. Played 9 years in Buffalo and was a major part of 4 Super Bowl defenses.
Jim Kelly
Jack Kemp versus the Oakland Raiders Defense
Jack Kemp under a rush of Oakland Raiders
Willie Lanier and Willie Mitchell stop OJ Simpson in 1969
Linebacker Willie Lanier and Defensive back Willie Mitchell lead the Chiefs defense in stopping a rookie OJ Simpson during the 1969 AFL season.
Doug Flutie
Jim Kelly 1991 Pro Set - the 1990 NFL Passing Leaders Card #8
From the 1991 Pro Set Passing Leaders set depicting the top passers of the 1990. Bills quarterback Jim Kelly led the league with a 101.2 Passer Rating. This was only the 5th time a player ended the season above 100 in the Passer Rating category.
Joe Ferguson
Ben Davidson, Raiders catches James Harris of the Bills in 1969
Bills quarterback James Harris find himself on the run with Raiders Ben Davidson hot on his heels here in this 1969 Bills and Raiders action. The other Bills lineman pictured are Paul Costa in the foreground and Stew Barber on the ground.
Joe Ferguson
Cornelius Bennett 1988 Buffalo Bills Topps NFL Football Card #230
His Topps card from 1988.
Followed up an outstanding rookie year with an All Pro Season. Started all 16 games. Was in on 103 tackles and 9½ sacks. His other contributions were 3 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions.
Doug Flutie
Art Powell, Bills and Willie Brown, Raiders- Vintage AFL Photo
Some old AFL action - Raider Willie Brown thwarts the efforts of Bills (& former Raider) receiver Art Powell.
Joe Ferguson
Andre Tippett closes in on Bills Quarterback Joe Ferguson
Patriots Hall of Fame linebacker Andre Tippett closes in on Bills quarterback Joe Ferguson. In 1984 Tippett was the NFL's #2 leading pass-rusher with 18½ sacks. He was #2 again in 1985 with 16½.
Joe Ferguson
Cornelius Bennett tackles Marcus Allen
Bills defensive tackle Cornelius Bennett closes in on Chief's runner Marcus Allen.
Drew Bledsoe 2002 Buffalo Bills Fleer NFL Football Trading Card #76
After 9 seasons with the Patriots Drew Bledsoe joined the Buffalo Bills in 2002 and ended up with a Pro Bowl year leading the Bills to 8 victories.
Cornelius Bennett 1990 Buffalo Bills Score NFL Football Trading Card #256
All Pro Honors in 1990 on a Bills team that advanced all the way to the Super Bowl that year.
Joe Ferguson
Paul Lowe, Chargers and Harry Jacobs, Bills AFL
Chargers runner Paul Lowe tries the line against the Bills in this AFL action - think the Bill defender here is AFL All Star Harry Jacobs whose career spanned the entirety of the American Football League.
Bill Brooks
Bruce Smith 1995 Buffalo Bills Upper Deck Collectors Choice Trading Card #107
Bruce Smith was included in the Upper Deck 1995 Collector's Choice set.
Jim Kelly
Joe Ferguson
Cornelius Bennett
14-year veteran was the second player chosen in the 1987 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts but was dealt to Buffalo in a 3-way trade that also involved the Los Angeles Rams. In the end he played 9 seasons with the Bills earning 5 Pro Bowls and 1 All-Pro selection.
Doug Flutie
Jim Kelly
Lionel Taylor catch vs Butch Byrd - 1965 AFL
The Broncos star receiver Lionel Taylor makes a catch against Butch Byrd of the Buffalo Bills. In 1965 Taylor led the AFL in receiving for the fifth time in his career with 85 catches.
Jim Kelly
Doug Flutie
Buffalo Bills QB Jack Kemp
Joe Ferguson
Jim Kelly
Jim Dunaway, Buffalo Bills
Joe Ferguson
Ronnie Harmon
A standout at Iowa,Bills runner Ronnie Harmon is greeted roughly by the New England defense.
Doug Flutie
Bill Brooks
Jim Kelly
Joe Ferguson Buffalo Bills Quarterback
Before Jim Kelly, the Bills had strong-armed Jim Ferguson from Arkansas. Shown here as a rookie in 1973 he played 12 seasons with the Bills and is still their #2 All Leading Passer.
Daryl Lamonica is Harassed by George Gross & Bob Petrich of the Chargers
Daryl Lamonica (#12) looks like he's about to lose something as George Gross (#79) and Bob Petrich (#85) press the issue. Dick Hudson (#79) gives his best "Lookout" block.
Johnny Unitas throws over Jim Dunaway & Ron McDole
Colts Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas (#19) under the rush of Buffalo Bill legends Ron McDole (#72) and Jim Dunaway (#78).
Roger Craig Runs Past Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills Defense 1989
Roger Craig gets past Bruce Smith into the secondary of the Bills defense here probably in 1989. The 49er behind Smith is Pro Bowler Guy McIntyre. In 1989 Craig had 1527 Total Yards from Scrimmage and 7 touchdowns.
Joe Ferguson
Jim Kelly
Mike Stratton of the Bills & Larry Csonka, Dolphins - 1968 AFL Classic Gameplay
Jim Kiick (#21) gets just enough of Bills Great Mike Stratton (#58) to give fullback Larry Csonka (#39) a bit of running room. A rookie in 1968, Csonka was second on the Dolphins in rushing with 540 yards. His 7 touchdowns (6 rushing, 1 receiving) was second as well. In 1968 Mike Stratton was selected to his 6th AFL All-Star Team.
Joe Ferguson QB
17-year NFL veteran Joe Ferguson played for the Bills, the Lions, the Buccaneers and the Colts.
Keith Lincoln, Chargers against Mike Stratton, Ron McDole and Jim Dunaway of the Buffalo Bills
Mike Stratton breaks up the pass as well as Keith Lincoln (#22) in the 1964 AFL Championship game between the Bills & Chargers. Dubbed the "Hit Heard Around the World" the exceptionally vicious hit sent Lincoln to sideline with broken ribs. Also noted are longtime veterans Ron McDole (#72) and Jim Dunaway (#78) of the Bills.
Jim Kelly under Pressure from Derrick Thomas
Chiefs Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas puts the heat on the Bills Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly
Doug Flutie
Joe Ferguson
Bruce Smith 1991 Buffalo Bills Fleer Hitters Set #396
The great Bruce Smith and his 1991 Fleer "Hitters" Card after a phenomenal year the season before being named the 1990 Player of the Year that include 19 sacks.
Joe Ferguson
Joe Ferguson
Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly 1988 Topps - Team Leaders of the 1987 Buffalo Bills
1988 Topps featuring the 1987 Buffalo Bills team leaders with Jim Kelly on the front.
Joe Ferguson
Ron McDole Blocks Kick | Buffalo Bills
As a Bill he was part of one of football's most dominant defenses unit ever. Here he blocks a kick against the Boston Patriots.
Mike Stratton Sacks Joe Namath – From a 1969 Sports Magazine Photo
From a 1969 Sports publication. Not sure why they chose this image - Joe Namath getting sacked by Mike Stratton - but it was the highlight image for the section previewing the Super Bowl III Champ Jets upcoming 1969 season. #52 is Jets center John Schmitt from Hofstra.
Jets Receiver Don Maynard Working Against Alvin Wyatt of the Buffalo Bills
The #1 receiver in Jets history with 627 catches, 11,327 yards and 88 touchdowns, Don Maynard is defended against by Bills defender Alvin Wyatt.
Joe Fergunson Bills
One of the most consistent of NFL quarterbacks during the 70s and 80s. During his 10 seasons with the Buffalo Bills ranked in the top 10 in almost every category. Still #10 on the All-Time Consecutive Starts for a Quarterback with 107. A streak that stretched from 9/18/1977 to 9/23/1984.
Len Dawson and the Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills in the 1966 AFL Championship
Chiefs QB Len Dawson passes behind the blocking of offensive lineman Wayne Frazier (#66) & Jim Tyrer (#77) in the 1966 AFL Championship game. Dawson completed 16 of 24 passes for 227 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 31-7 beatdown of the Bills. The Chiefs went on to play the Green Bay Packers in the very first Super Bowl.
Jim Kelly
Ron McDole of the Bills and Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica in 1967
From 1967 action - Dan Archer (#78) keeps Bills tackle Ron McDole (#72) away long enough for Quarterback Daryle Lamonica to get the pass off.
Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly
James Lofton
After leaving the Raiders in 1989 he joined the the Buffalo Bills and stayed with them until 1992. He played in 3 Super Bowls and went to 1 Pro Bowl as a Bill. He finished with 110 catches, 2736 yards, a 18.1 yards-per-catch average and 21 touchdowns.
Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly
Doug Flutie
Joe Ferguson
Bruce Smith 1990 AFC Pro Bowl - Pro Set Trading Card #371
Selected to his 3rd straight Pro Bowl in 1990 after posting 13 sacks in 1989 - Bills Hall of Famer Bruce Smith on this 1990 Pro Set Pro Bowl series card.
Jim Kelly
Doug Flutie
Cornelius Bennett 1995 Buffalo Bills Upper Deck Championship Series Football Card #62
Quinn Early
Joe Ferguson & Reggie McKenzie - 1975 Buffalo Bills
The Bills quarterback for most of the 1970s and 1980s Joe Ferguson passed for almost 30,000 yards during his 17-year NFL career. Blocking for him is veteran lineman Reggie McKenzie, an All Pro in 1973.
Don Maynard Stopped By Ralph Felton & Archie Matsos in 1961 AFL
The Titans Don Maynard is stopped by Bills linebackers Ralph Felton & AFL All Star Archie Matsos here in 1961 AFL action between New York and Buffalo.
Ronnie Harmon
A first round draft pick of the Bills in 1986 Harmon played 4 seasons with them as a running back and kick returner. He was their leading ball carrier in 1987 with 485 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. He was also the second leading receiver with 56 catches.
Joe Ferguson
Bills Quarterback Doug Flutie
Doug Flutie All-Pro his first year at Buffalo played a total of 3 years with the Bills
Earl Edwards of the Buffalo Bills and Chuck Foreman of the Minnesota Vikings
Earl Edwards of the Buffalo Bills bursts through while setting his sites on Vikings runner Chuck Foreman.
Jim Kelly
Bruce Smith
Ben Davidson & Gus Otto of the Raiders Zero in on Bills Rookie Bobby Burnett
AFL action, probably from 1966. Bills Rookie runner Bobby Burnett (#21) tries to get outside of Raiders defenders Gus Otto (#34) and Ben Davidson (#83).
Cornelius Bennett Tackles Marcus Allen
Buffalo Bills linebacker for 9 seasons. Credited with 751 solo tackles (Bills 3rd All-Time Best) and 52½ sacks (#4 among Bills All-Time Leaders). Here he moves in to stop Hall of Famer Marcus Allen.
Doug Flutie
Bruce Smith
The Bills Jim Braxton
Doug Flutie
Cornelius Bennett Bills Linebacker 1987-1995
The 4th All-Time Career Sack Leader for the Buffalo Bills with 52.5 sacks.
Cornelius Bennett
Joe Ferguson
Bruce Smith
The #1 Draft Pick of the 1985 NFL draft after an outstanding career at Virginia Tech he played a total of 19 seasons in pro football. When he retired in 2003 he had amassed 200 sacks - the best of All Time in Football.
Jim Kelly
Bruce Smith
As a Bill he played 15 seasons and had 171 sacks and 941 solo tackles.
Joe Ferguson
Jack Kemp directs the Bills offense
Buffalo Bills Ron McDole on the Sidelines
One of Pro Football's All-Time legends. A career that spanned for 16 seasons between the AFL and NFL he was a part of 2 of professional football's best defenses. The Bills of the 1960s and the Redskins of the early 1970s.
Bubba Smith gets to Bills Quarterback Dennis Shaw
Jim Dunaway 1969 Buffalo Bills Topps AFL Football Trading Card #10
Jim Kelly
Len Dawson escapes Ron McDole of the Bills
Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson eludes the advances of BillRedskins great Ron McDole.
Bubba Smith hits Dennis Shaw - 1970 NFL
When the NFL and AFL officially merged in 1970 the Colts found themselves aligned in the AFL-heavy American Football Conference. Here defensive lineman gets to Bills rookie Dennis Shaw out of USC. A Pro Bowler in 1970, Smith has been credited with 10 sacks that season.
Joe Ferguson
Cornelius Bennett Bills Linebacker
Buffalo Bills linebacker for 9 seasons. Credited with 751 solo tackles (Bills 3rd All-Time Best) and 52½ sacks (#4 among Bills All-Time Leaders).
Cornelius Bennett
14-year veteran was the second player chosen in the 1987 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts but was dealt to Buffalo in a 3-way trade that also involved the Los Angeles Rams. In the end he played 9 seasons with the Bills earning 5 Pro Bowls and 1 All-Pro selection.
Merlin Olsen Chases Down Wayne Patrick of the Bills
Noted for his incredible agility and speed as well as his strength, Olsen regularly tracked down ball carriers in the backfield for losses. Here he gets to Bills fullback Wayne Patrick on a pass in the flat before Patrick can make it back to the line of scrimmage.
Cornelius Bennett
1st-round draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 1987 - traded to the Bills before the season started. Played 9 years in Buffalo and was a major part of 4 Super Bowl defenses.
Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly
Joe Ferguson
Bruce Smith
Bills QB Jim Kelly
Bills Hall of Fame quarterback passed for over 35,000 yards and 237 touchdowns during his 11-year career in Buffalo.
Joe Ferguson
Tom Dempsey 1979 Buffalo Bills Topps Football Card #317
1979, his last of 11 seasons in the NFL. He only played 3 games.
127 games played & 729 career points scored. Passed away in 2020 in a New Orleans nursing home from COVID.
Cornelius Bennett
The 4th All-Time Career Sack Leader for the Buffalo Bills with 52.5 sacks.
Randy Gradishar of the Broncos & Joe Ferguson of the Bills
A Colorized Photo of Daryle Lamonica from the 1965 Super Duper Market
A colorized rendition of a Super Duper Market Promo Poster featuring Buffalo Bills quarterback Daryle Lamonica in 1965.
Joe Ferguson
Cornelius Bennett Sacks Randal Cunningham
From his rookie year of 1987 - a sack of Eagles quarterback Randal Cunningham.
Jim Kelly
Andre Tippett Rushing Jim Kelly
Patriots Hall of Fame linebacker forces the issue with Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly
Redskin Ron McDole grabs a hold of Roland Hooks of the Bills
Some 1977 NFL gameplay - 17-year veteran Ron McDole, the venerable defensive lineman of the Washington Redskins holds on to Roland Hooks of the Buffalo Bills. The Skins won 10-0.
Jim Kelly 1990 Buffalo Bills Score NFL Football Trading Card #112
Bills QB Jim Kelly on his 1990 Score card. Led the Bills to an AFC East Title and Super Bowl Showdown with the Giants in Super Bowl XXV
Jack Kemp, Buffalo Bills Championship Winning Quarterback
Jack Kemp quarterbacked the Bills to back-to-back AFL Championships in 1964 and 1965.
Charlie Joiner vs Keith Moody of the Bills
Doug Flutie
Jack Kemp of the Bills chased by Bob Petrich of the Chargers
Bills quarterback Jack Kemp gets moving with Chargers defensive lineman Bob Petrich on his heels. Kemp began his AFL career with the Chargers before ending up in Buffalo. He had the satisfaction of beating his former team not once but twice in AFL Championship games.
Jim Kelly
Jack Kemp and Buck Buchanan, Bills and Chiefs, 1966 AFL
Jack Kemp comes under some heavy pressure from Buck Buchanan and Chuck Hurston of the Chiefs, probably in 1966.
Roger Craig stopped by Buffalo Linebackers Cornelius Bennett and Shane Conlon
High-Stepping Roger Craig is stopped by Bill Pro Bowlers Shane Conlon and Cornelius Bennett in this late-1980s NFL action.
Jim Kelly
Merlin Olsen Rushing Dennis Shaw
Bills Quarterback Dennis Shaw backpedals frantically to escape the oncoming rush of Rams defender Merlin Olsen. All-in-all Olsen is credited "unofficially" with 91 sacks in his 15 year career.
Jim Kelly
Joe Ferguson
Joe Ferguson
Quinn Early
Bruce Smith
Ron McDole of the Bills Tackles Paul Lowe of the Chargers
Played 8 years with the Buffalo Bills of the old AFL where he was a member of one the best defenses in professional football history. Here he is in pursuit of legendary Chargers runner Paul Lowe (#23)
Bruce Smith
Jim Kelly
Bruce Smith
The NFL's All-Time Sack Leader with 200 sacks he is considered to be one of the most dominating defensive players in league history. A member of the All-80s and All-90s teams he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Joe Ferguson
Joe Ferguson
Jim Kelly
Jim Dunaway approaches the field before a game
Buffalo Bills star Jim Dunaway enters the game field under the intent observations of young Dolphins fans. Photo credit Robert Smith.
The Bills Jim Kelly Drops Back Against the Jets Defense
Jim Kelly in 1986 action against the New York Jets. Kelly was originally a 1st round pick of the Bills, so when the USFL folded in 1985 the Bills held the rights to him. His first season with the NFL was most impressive. Almost 3600 yards passing with a 59.4% completion percentage and 22 touchdowns. The Bills finished with a 4-12 record in 1986 but it was obvious that they had a quarterback to build around. Kelly would guide them to 4 Super Bowls before his retirement in 1996.
Note the triple team of Jets legend Joe Klecko (#73).
Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly
Doug Flutie
Jim Kelly
Bruce Smith
Bruce Smith 1995 Topps Hit List Set NFL Football Trading Card #16
32 years old in 1995, his 11th year with the Bills, Bruce Smith is featured in the Topps "Hit List" set. He would post 10.5 sacks and 74 tackles.
Ron McDole | Buffalo Bills
Joe Ferguson
Ron McDole & Mike Stratton Break Up a Dolphins Pass
Veteran lineman Ron McDole breaks up a pass play in the Miami Dolphins backfield in some mid-60s AFL action. McDole spent 8 seasons with Buffalo earning an AFL All-Star selection twice. Dolphin #28 is running back George Chesser of Delta State and isn't that Mike Stratton on the left?
Jim Kelly
Bruce Smith
Jim Kelly
Jack Kemp, Buffalo Bills
Doug Flutie
Joe Ferguson
Tom Dempsey
The legendary kicker finished his 11-year career with the Buffalo Bills in 1979. His totals as a Bill were 77 points scored - 11 field goals and 44 extra-points.
Jim Kelly
Max Anderson
Max Anderson Running Back, Buffalo Bills 1968-1969
Joe Ferguson Buffalo Bills 1991 Pro Set Legends Set Football Card
Bills quarterback for 12 seasons - honored here on the 1991 Pro Set Legends cards.
Buffalo Bills Cornelius Bennett
The 4th All-Time Career Sack Leader for the Buffalo Bills with 52.5 sacks.
Joe Ferguson
Jim Kelly
Cornelius Bennett 1992 Buffalo Bills Topps Stadium Club Football Card #412
An All Pro in 1991 Cornelius Bennett was honored with a Topps Stadium Club Card appearance in 1992.
Doug Flutie
Joe Ferguson
James Lofton 1991 Buffalo Bills Score NFL Football Trading Card #180
James Lofton and his 1991 score card - 57 catches, 1072 yards, an 18.8 YPC average and 8 touchdowns. Named to the Pro Bowl.
Ron McDole Buffalo Bills Defensive Tackle 1963 to 1970
18-year veteran spent 8 years with the Buffalo Bills.
James Lofton
Rickey Jackson Strips the Ball from Jim Kelly
Saints linebacker Rickey Jackson strips the ball from Jim Kelly
Bruce Smith 1990 Buffalo Bills Score NFL Football Trading Card #19
Bills Hall of Famer Bruce Smith on his 1990 Score Card. Voted the 1990 AP Defensive Player of the Year after posting 19 sacks and 101 tackles. Made his 4th Pro Bowl and 4th All Pro Team.
Joe Ferguson under pressure from the Dolphins Vern Den Herder in 1973
Bills rookie quarterback Joe Ferguson comes under some intense pressure from Dolphins defensive end Vern Den Herder in 1973 NFL action.
Bruce Smith
Joe Ferguson, Buffalo Bills 1977
The Bills played alot of catch-up in 1977 and Joe Ferguson led the the league with 457 passing attempts. He also had the most passing yards with 2803.
Bruce Alford
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Joe Ferguson
Doug Flutie
Jim Kelly
Ernie Ladd of the Chargers puts the pressure on Bills QB Jack Kemp
Big Ernie Ladd (#77) puts some heat on Buffalo Bills Quarterback Jack Kemp.
Franco Harris as a rookie against Mike Stratton and the Buffalo Bills in 1972
With 1055 yards in 1972 Franco Harris became just the 5th Rookie in NFL history to rush for 1000 yards. Here he carries against Buffalo. #58, at the right, is Bills legend Mike Stratton whose final season of an 11-year career in Buffalo was 1972. Steeler #72 is lineman Gerry Mullins.
Doug Flutie
Joe Ferguson
Otis Taylor makes a one-handed catch against Robert James of the Bills in 1971
The league's top receiving yardage leader in 1971 with 1110 receiving yards. The Chiefs Otis Taylor makes a leaping 1-handed catch against the Bills Robert James of Fisk University in Nashville Tennessee.
George Blanda, Oilers & Ron McDole of the Bills
Cornelius Bennett with Shane Conlan
Shown here with fellow linebacker Shane Conlon (#58), the Bills defense takes down an Eagle runner during the last game of the 1987 season. Bennett had a monster game getting 4 sacks, 16 tackles and forcing 3 fumbles.
Ron McDole Rushing Joe Namath
Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Namath under heavy pressure from the Bills Ron McDole.
Jim Kelly
Archie Manning and OJ Simpson
Jim Kelly
Cornelius Bennett Rushing Mark Rypien Super Bowl XXVI
Was a major contributor to a Bills defense that went to 4 Super Bowls. Here he applies pressure to Redskins Quarterback Mark Rypien.
The Bills Ron McDole Stops Billy Joe of the Dolphins
Veteran defensive end Ron McDole stops Miami Dolphins runner Billy Joe in 1966.
Jim Kelly
Bruce Smith 1991 Buffalo Bills Topps Stadium Club Football Card #12
Frustrated by injuries, he only appeared in 5 games and failed to make the Pro Bowl for the first time in 5 seasons. 1991 was the only season between 1987 and 1998 he didn't make the Pro Bowl.
Jim Dunaway, Buffalo Bills
James Lofton 1992 Buffalo Bills Topps Stadium Club Football Card #385
His last of 4 seasons with the Bills and his 15th in the NFL, 1992 was a solid year for the future Hall of Famer - 51 catches, 786 yards, 15.4 YPC and 6 touchdowns.
Bruce Smith
Doug Flutie
Jack Kemp and Billy Shaw vs the Miami Dolphins
Buffalo Bills quarterback sets up to pass behind the blocking of guard Billy Shaw against the Miami Dolphins.
