Archives for July 14, 2005

‘An interesting story involving the logo is also a part of Buffalo Bills history. During the early years of the franchise the jersey number 31 was never worn by a player in a regular season game. The unofficial “legend” among long-time fans was that the number was not issued because it was reserved for the official team logo. The tradition was broken in 1969 when reserve running back Preston Ridlehuber was issued number 31 for one game while his normal number 36 jersey was repaired by equipment manager Tony Marchitte. The number 31 was not issued again until 1990 when first round draft choice James (JD) Williams wore it for the entire season.’

‘An athlete may not be on the injured list, but it’s 100 percent evident that something is wrong with their physical condition. For the past few years that can be said for Bills wide receiver Eric Moulds. He didn’t suffer any serious tear, but the severity of a groin, back, and eclipsing the age of 30 all at the same time caused Moulds stats to slump.’

‘The 55-year-old Hill had pleaded guilty in Nov. 2004 to mail fraud and conspiracy charges. Prosecutors alleged Hill collected disability payments while making a "significant income" from a job.’

‘J.D. Hill played for the Buffalo Bills from 1971-75. His son Khalil Hill was a wide receiver at the University of Iowa, while his other son, Hakim, is currently playing in the Canadian Football League.’