R.I.P Ralph Wilson Buffalo Bills owner

I hope Buffalo is able to keep the team in the estate planning done for Wilson's estate. This wasn't unexpected. Figured it would just be a matter of time.

R.I.P Ralph Wilson

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A very sad day for the NFL: @buffalobills owner Ralph Wilson has passed away at the age of 95: http://on.nfl.com/1m4glNU pic.twitter.com/OIiSl0qV57

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I see Doug has written a piece on Wilson, so adding the link here

http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/25/ralph-wilson-dead-at-95/

Remember hearing about this when the NFLN did that AFL special a few years back. Helped guide the AFL during their early days.

SI_DougFarrar ‏@SI_DougFarrar · 4m
Best Ralph Wilson story: In the early 1960s, he loaned the Raiders $400,000 so they could stay solvent and the AFL could survive.

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I thought the same thing as you, good doctor. I hope Buffalo can find a way to keep the team. It would be a shame if they moved to Toronto or Los Angeles.

The last of the original 8 AFL owners. The AFL was awesome. RIP Ralph.


Got a bad feeling this is the beginning of the end for the team being located in upstate New York.

I know some of our fans didn't have a pleasant visit when they went to Buffalo a few years back, but still would hate to see a city that has such a long history with a team lose it because their champion passed away.

We will see how all this finishes up. Still, no matter what, I have a ton of respect for Ralph Wilson. I am sure the city is mourning his passing with a heavy heart and concerns about their beloved Bills floating in the back of their minds.

RIP...History shows that money is more important than history, so I am thinking Buff. will lose the team.

Hell, after 75 years of operation Hollywood Park closed for racing because of greedy land owners thought we need more condos and shopping instead of an institution in racing.

RIP Mr. Wilson. Can you believe they went to 4 consecutive Super Bowls? It's too bad they couldn't have won at least one but I mean, who does that? 4 consecutive Super Bowls. Even for the 90s, making back to back Super Bowls is a feat in itself but 4? That alone, deserves respect.

Fingers crossed we're the team to be the first to three-peat Super Bowl wins.

All the old guard are gone now. One of the classiest owners who ever graced Pro Football. His eloquence and grace will be missed.

Really feeling terrible for Bills fans. 1st Jim Kelly is fighting for his life and now losing Mr. Wilson. Just terrible.

One of only two original AFL teams to never move and/or never change their name. (Denver Broncos)

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One of only two original AFL teams to never move and/or never change their name. (Denver Broncos)

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Which would lead to some pretty decent trivia questions......