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 The Bills won back-to-back AFL championships in 1964 and 1965 before the AFL-NFL merger.[([[https://www.buffalobills.com/video/bills-history-by-the-numbers-1964-and-1965-afl-championships|buffalobills]])]
+===== No Super Bowl Wins (Yet) =====
+The Bills are one of the few teams with four consecutive Super Bowl appearances (1990–1993) but have yet to win a Super Bowl.[([[https://www.quora.com/Why-did-the-Buffalo-Bills-never-win-the-Super-Bowl-despite-making-it-to-the-Super-Bowl-each-season-from-1990-to-1993-I-never-understood-how-they-made-four-straight-Super-Bowl-appearances-without-winning-at-least|quora]])]
+===== "Wide Right" =====
+In Super Bowl XXV against the New York Giants, kicker Scott Norwood’s 47-yard field goal attempt went "wide right," and the Bills lost 20–19, one of the most memorable moments in Super Bowl history.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2607652-wide-right-25-years-later-a-super-bowl-so-much-larger-than-just-scott-norwood|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Only New York Team =====
+Although both the New York Jets and New York Giants play in New Jersey, the Bills are the only team that plays in New York State.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/changemyview/comments/oxs9tn/cmv_the_argument_that_the_new_york_giants_and_the/|reddit]])]
+===== Jim Kelly =====
+Quarterback Jim Kelly is one of the Bills' most iconic players and led the team to four consecutive Super Bowls.[([[https://www.buffalobills.com/video/greatest-qb-of-all-time-jim-kelly-12814855|buffalobills]])]
+===== Bruce Smith =====
+Defensive end Bruce Smith holds the NFL record for most career sacks with 200 and is a Hall of Famer who spent most of his career with Buffalo.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/bruce-smith/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Thurman Thomas =====
+Running back Thurman Thomas was a key player during the Super Bowl runs and was the NFL MVP in 1991.[([[https://www.nfl.com/100/originals/100-greatest/game-changers-100|nfl]])]
+===== The Comeback Game =====
+The Bills overcame a 32-point deficit in a 1993 playoff game against the Houston Oilers, winning 41-38 in overtime—still the largest comeback in NFL history.[([[https://theanalyst.com/2024/10/the-biggest-comeback-wins-in-nfl-history|theanalyst]])]
+===== Ralph Wilson Stadium =====
+Originally named Rich Stadium, their home stadium was renamed Ralph Wilson Stadium in honor of the team's founding owner, Ralph Wilson Jr.[([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Highmark_Stadium_(New_York)|kiddle]])]
+===== Bills Mafia =====
+The Bills’ fanbase is famously known as the Bills Mafia—a term that became popular through social media and symbolizes the fans' fierce loyalty.[([[https://www.allegiantgoods.co/blogs/news/why-are-buffalo-bills-fans-called-bills-mafia-the-history?srsltid=AfmBOoqtJkFUn3j6MxoLMsu5jcZdMCctsAP9W8NrVBiiIfRAVFYnx7E7|allegiantgoods]])]
+===== Table Smashing Tradition =====
+Bills Mafia fans are known for jumping onto folding tables at tailgates, a unique and wild tradition.[([[https://nypost.com/2021/09/20/bills-fans-set-table-on-fire-in-wild-tailgate-video/|nypost]])]
+===== Snow Games =====
+The Bills have played in some of the snowiest games in NFL history, including the 2017 “Snow Bowl” against the Indianapolis Colts.[([[https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-nfl-snow-games-of-all-time/|profootballnetwork]])]
+===== O.J. Simpson =====
+Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson played for the Bills and was the first player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season in 1973.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04/11/oj-simpson-nfl-rushing-record/|washingtonpost]])]
+===== Stadium with No Dome =====
+The Bills’ stadium is one of the few in the NFL that doesn’t have a dome, exposing both players and fans to harsh winter weather.[([[https://fox4kc.com/sports/why-doesnt-the-new-bills-stadium-have-a-dome-again/|fox4kc]])]
+===== Andre Reed =====
+Wide receiver Andre Reed is one of the top receivers in Bills history and was part of all four Super Bowl runs in the 1990s.[([[https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-football-hall-of-fame-has-a-receiver-problem/|fivethirtyeight]])]
+===== Buffalo’s Lake Effect =====
+Buffalo’s location near Lake Erie makes for intense “lake effect” snow storms, sometimes during games.[([[https://www.wunderground.com/article/storms/winter/news/2022-11-17-lake-effect-snowstorm-buffalo-new-york-great-lakes|wunderground]])]
+===== First AFL-NFL Merger Game =====
+The Bills played in the first AFL-NFL merger game against the Jets on September 20, 1970.[([[https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/1970_Jets-Bills_exhibition_game|bhamwiki]])]
+===== Longest Active Playoff Drought (Ended) =====
+The Bills had the longest playoff drought in major U.S. sports history, lasting from 2000 to 2017.[([[https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/buffalo-bills-playoff-history|sportskeeda]])]
+===== Color Rush =====
+The Bills’ Color Rush uniforms, introduced in 2015, feature an all-red look, which became a fan favorite.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/14/sports/football/when-red-bills-met-green-jets-colorblind-fans-lost.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Kelly Tough Foundation =====
+Jim Kelly founded the Kelly Tough Foundation to support cancer patients, as he himself battled cancer after retiring.[([[https://copingmag.com/kelly-tough/|copingmag]])]
+===== LeSean McCoy’s Success =====
+Running back LeSean “Shady” McCoy was a star player in the late 2010s and led the team to two playoff appearances.[([[https://kids.kiddle.co/LeSean_McCoy|kiddle]])]
+===== Only Back-to-Back AFL Champions =====
+The Bills are the only team to win back-to-back AFL titles before the NFL merger.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Buffalo-Bills|britannica]])]
+===== Key Rivalries =====
+The Bills have fierce rivalries with AFC East teams, especially the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins.[([[https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/id/42115216/can-bills-defeat-afc-east-rival-dolphins-again|espn]])]
+===== New Ownership =====
+Terry and Kim Pegula bought the Bills in 2014, ensuring the team stayed in Buffalo when rumors circulated about a possible move.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/terry-pegula-reaches-agreement-to-buy-buffalo-bills-0ap3000000392032|nfl]])]
+===== New Era Cap Company =====
+Based in Buffalo, New Era is the NFL's official cap provider and a local company associated with the team.[([[https://www.neweracap.com/pages/our-story?srsltid=AfmBOooBBEr4XrpCmQ_91_oPlT2r4Ew1l73dy_NIaMf8cJIFfOCFFar8|neweracap]])]
+===== All-Blue and All-Red =====
+The Bills’ uniforms are some of the few in the NFL to use both an all-blue and all-red option for Color Rush games.[([[https://uni-watch.com/2024/11/05/what-would-happen-if-nfl-teams-mixed-and-matched-color-rush-and-primary-uniforms-afc-edition/|uni-watch]])]
+===== First NFL Team in Toronto =====
+The Bills played one regular-season game a year in Toronto, Canada, from 2008 to 2013 to grow their fanbase.[([[https://torontosun.com/2014/12/03/buffalo-bills-sack-toronto-series|torontosun]])]
+===== First Female Coach =====
+The Bills hired Kathryn Smith in 2016 as a special teams quality control coach, making her the first full-time female coach in NFL history.[([[https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/01/21/bills-hire-kathryn-smith-making-her-first-full-time-female/15696759007/|jacksonville]])]
+===== Pro Football Hall of Fame =====
+Eight players and executives who spent time with the Bills are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/bill-polian/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Electric Return Game =====
+The Bills have had excellent return specialists, including Terrence McGee, who holds several team records for kickoff return yards.[([[https://www.buffalobills.com/news/cb-terrence-mcgee-released-by-bills-9577889|buffalobills]])]
+===== 1980s “Bickering Bills” =====
+The team’s late-1980s nickname referred to locker room arguments that happened during rebuilding years before their Super Bowl runs.[([[https://www.espn.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/13533995/split-nfl-new-england-patriots-apart|espn]])]
+===== Sam Wyche’s Challenge =====
+In 1989, head coach Sam Wyche of the Bengals challenged Bills fans over crowd noise, leading to a league-wide rule change about crowd control.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cpqJ62gVI4|youtube]])]
+===== Longest Kick Return =====
+In 2004, Terrence McGee returned a kick 104 yards for a touchdown, setting a franchise record.[([[https://www.buffalobills.com/news/cb-terrence-mcgee-released-by-bills-9577889|buffalobills]])]
+===== Special Teams Legacy =====
+Kicker Steve Christie and punter Brian Moorman were standouts, with Christie holding the record for the longest Super Bowl field goal.[([[https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/v1579186771/patriots/juxnejlu99jgl9iag4cf.pdf|nfl]])]
+===== Frank Reich, Legendary Backup =====
+Known for “The Comeback,” Frank Reich was one of the NFL’s top backup quarterbacks and became a successful NFL coach.[([[https://apnews.com/reich-remains-focused-on-game-with-return-to-buffalo-looming-533f6a7ee8fcdcb154a2cd607b15f5fb|apnews]])]
+===== 20 Years Without a Stadium Name Sponsor =====
+The Bills went two decades without a corporate stadium sponsor before Highmark took on naming rights in 2021.[([[https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/03/26/buffalo-bills-highmark-stadium-sponsorship-value|sportsbusinessjournal]])]
+===== The Rockpile =====
+The Bills originally played at War Memorial Stadium, known as “The Rockpile,” which had limited seating and tough conditions.[([[https://www.buffalorising.com/2021/08/bringing-the-bills-back-to-the-city/|buffalorising]])]
+===== Fan Love of Zubaz Pants =====
+Bills fans are known for wearing Zubaz pants, a brightly colored style that became popular in the 1990s and is still a fan favorite.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/jefffedotin/2022/08/09/zubaz-is-back-in-the-nfl-and-approaching-its-financial-success-of-the-1990s/|forbes]])]
+===== Bills Mafia Charitable Efforts =====
+Bills fans have a reputation for giving back, including donating over $1 million to Lamar Jackson’s charity after a playoff game.[([[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lamar-jackson-bills-fans-charity-donations/|cbsnews]])]
+===== Longest Field Goal =====
+The record for the longest field goal in Bills history is 59 yards, set by Stephen Hauschka in 2017.[([[https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/10/2/16393802/buffalo-bills-kicker-stephen-hauschka-team-record-long-field-goals-steve-christie-dan-carpenter|buffalorumblings]])]
+===== Most Career Passing Yards =====
+Jim Kelly holds the record for most career passing yards by a Bills quarterback, with 35,467 yards.[([[https://www.buffalosportshallfame.com/jim-kelly/|buffalosportshallfame]])]
+===== Marv Levy =====
+Marv Levy was the Bills’ head coach during their four Super Bowl appearances and is one of the longest-tenured coaches in franchise history.[([[https://protectnfm.com/people/marv-levy/|protectnfm]])]
+===== Signature Shout Song =====
+The Bills’ victory song is a version of “Shout” by the Isley Brothers, which fans sing after every touchdown and victory.[([[https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2020/01/04/buffalo-bills-shout-song-lyrics-isley-brothers-lulu-shangri-las-beatles-scott-kemper/2812738001/|democratandchronicle]])]

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