nucci Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Oh ok I was not trying to bash Marv or anything because I have nothing but the up most respect for him and I thank you very much for the links you provided. We know. We didn't take it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 @buffalobills Donate in honor of Mr. Wilson: @hospicebuffalo: http://ow.ly/v4mWv @alzgmc: http://ow.ly/v4nem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Private funeral to be held Saturday in Detroit Public celebration to be will be announced later http://www.tribtown....-Wilson-Funeral CBF Edited March 27, 2014 by Canadian Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Rest in Peace. Prayers go out to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I've avoid here since Ralph passed. It just made me really sad. I don't give a crap about the future. I've loved hearing all the stories of what a great guy Ralph was. I'm sad because I don't think he got his proper due while he was alive. He kept a franchise in a dying city where a lot of people would have left. He certainly had his faults as an owner but as a man, he was as good as it gets. God Bless you Ralph and I feel we have a special season coming up to honor you. Thank you for everything!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Pretty neat throwback Thursday photo of Ralph from the Bills' social media today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantankerous Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 RIP Ralph. Thanks for all the good you did in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I've avoid here since Ralph passed. It just made me really sad. I don't give a crap about the future. I've loved hearing all the stories of what a great guy Ralph was. I'm sad because I don't think he got his proper due while he was alive. He kept a franchise in a dying city where a lot of people would have left. He certainly had his faults as an owner but as a man, he was as good as it gets. God Bless you Ralph and I feel we have a special season coming up to honor you. Thank you for everything!!! He was inducted into the HOF, and I'm glad he had a few years afterwards to enjoy the honor. Better than having it awarded to him posthumously. So, in that sense, he did get his due (at least as a league founder). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 He was inducted into the HOF, and I'm glad he had a few years afterwards to enjoy the honor. Better than having it awarded to him posthumously. So, in that sense, he did get his due (at least as a league founder). True, I just don't think all fans apperciated him while he was here. And ESPN (I know, I know) couldn't even do a main page story on him. The banner here still makes me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) @JeffRussoWKBW A public remembrance for #Bills owner Ralph Wilson is set for Saturday April 5th. #Bills celebration and remembrance of owner Ralph Wilson set for Sat. April 5 1-4 at the Bills Fieldhouse. #Bills Fans and the public are invited. The celebration of Mr. Wilson will include exhibits and memorabilia. @buffalobills Fan celebration and remembrance of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. planned for April 5. DETAILS: http://ow.ly/v87vu Edited March 28, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 @JohnMurphyShow Complete audio: Cornelius Bennett Reflects on Ralph Wilson http://ow.ly/2F9BxV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 @buffalobills On the day of his funeral, here's the complete obituary of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., as approved by the Wilson family: http://ow.ly/v1cWF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 @buffalobills On the day of his funeral, here's the complete obituary of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., as approved by the Wilson family: http://ow.ly/v1cWF well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 @BuffaloSabres Moment of silence for @buffalobills owner Ralph Wilson here at the arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfbillsfan Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Rest in peace Mr Wilson. One of my favorite Ralph Wilson memories has to do with an Andre Reed contract negotiation. Reed and Wilson met over the matter and Andre told Ralph that he bled Buffalo red white and blue. After hearing that Mr Wilson relented and said ok Reed ok. And gave Reed the contract. That story painted a picture in my mind and made me a bigger fan of both men. RIP Ralph Wilson and condolences to the Wilson family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 let me paraphrase a bit from the article . http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24508977/ralph-wilson-once-questioned-horrible-officiating-subsequent-50k-fine Wilson was also known for his "grit, determination and resolve," In 1998, Wilson's remarks led to a $50,000 fine from then-NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue. After two controversial calls -- including a suspect pass-interference penalty as time expired -- led to the Bills losing a close game to the Patriots I've been watching football for six decades. Pass interference? What was that? We got robbed. It's awful. Before the last play, I turned and told my daughter, Linda, 'Look, Bledsoe is going to throw a Hail Mary and we're going to get called for pass interference.' And that's what happened! I wish I could call the stock market like that! It's awful.'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 let me paraphrase a bit from the article . http://www.cbssports...equent-50k-fine Wilson was also known for his "grit, determination and resolve," In 1998, Wilson's remarks led to a $50,000 fine from then-NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue. After two controversial calls -- including a suspect pass-interference penalty as time expired -- led to the Bills losing a close game to the Patriots I've been watching football for six decades. Pass interference? What was that? We got robbed. It's awful. Before the last play, I turned and told my daughter, Linda, 'Look, Bledsoe is going to throw a Hail Mary and we're going to get called for pass interference.' And that's what happened! I wish I could call the stock market like that! It's awful.'' This was the "just give it to them" game. I do recall Wade pulled the team off the field for the extra point. New England lined up and kicked (or ran it in, can't remember...) unopposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 This was the "just give it to them" game. I do recall Wade pulled the team off the field for the extra point. New England lined up and kicked (or ran it in, can't remember...) unopposed. That was one of the worse calls of all time. the begining of the Pats b.s calls. It is that call that made me not feel an inch of sadness for NE getting the screw job this past season against the Jets with the field goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Ralph Wilson stuck with Buffalo and its fans for over 50 years. Other owners would have sold it to make a big profit and not care what happened to the franchise. He loved the city and its fans and will be missed. Rest in peace Ralph. You were a good man and we are better for knowing you. This was the "just give it to them" game. I do recall Wade pulled the team off the field for the extra point. New England lined up and kicked (or ran it in, can't remember...) unopposed. I watched the game with guys pulling for NE and others who had no opinion either way. Consensus was it was a screw job. No one had ever saw a pass interference called on a jump ball in the end zone. It was total B.S. and Mr. Wilson's response cemented him as one of our own. Ripping Tags was sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Buffalo Bills @buffalobills 5m Information on Saturday’s Ralph Wilson tribute (What, when, where, parking) http://ow.ly/vl1Og Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 @EWood70 About to head to Ralph Wilson Stadium to honor our great owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) @ChrisBrownBills A photo of a young Mr. Wilson at his fan memorial celebration. #Bills @JeffRussoWKBW #Bills Center Eric Wood is here "it goes without saying that this season will be all about Ralph" NYS Senate honors Mr. Wilson @ChrisBrownBills Best representation of Mr. Wilson's legacy here at his memorial celebration. #Bills Edited April 5, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 @buffalobills The public memorial to Ralph Wilson is now open. We'll share some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) @buffalobills The @ProFootballHOF bust of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., founding owner of the Buffalo #Bills. Edited April 5, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 @buffalobills Mary Wilson thanks #Bills fans for their support http://ow.ly/vt1SN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Why did team cancer Stevie Johnson fly in from California to honor RW? What a selfish me first guy. Great work 26. This brings tears to my eyes. RIP Mr. Wilson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Why did team cancer Stevie Johnson fly in from California to honor RW? What a selfish me first guy. Great work 26. This brings tears to my eyes. RIP Mr. Wilson. Thanks CB97 @WGR550 Audio: Bills players past & present talk Ralph http://bit.ly/1lAnJB5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Based on the "office" photo, Ralph used the same phone as I do in my office! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 So, Polian revealed what I'd suspected all along: that Ralph had chances to move the team and didn't. Not only that, he voted against every franchise relocation. That was Polian's warning to anyone looking to buy the team and move it. And while the warning doesn't carry much weight, it was still important to say and at least put out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Based on the "office" photo, Ralph used the same phone as I do in my office! With all of his money, you'd think he could have at least upgraded his office TV to a flat screen HDTV. lol BTW, they should incorporate his office as a display in the new fan experience upgrade to the stadium entrance, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thank you 26cornerblitz for the photos. As a fan living in Miami, I really appreciate it. Do any of you guys have an estimate as to how many people attended the event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks to everyone who's posted info and photos very much appreciated. I think the Bills are going to the playoffs as a way to honor our former leader. I really like the direction this team is headed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarkLessWagMore Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thank you 26cornerblitz for the photos. As a fan living in Miami, I really appreciate it. Do any of you guys have an estimate as to how many people attended the event? the News article today referenced thousands of fans. Looked to be a substantial crowd from the photos I saw. http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/bills-tribute-to-wilson-draws-thousands-of-grateful-fans-to-field-house-20140405 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 the News article today referenced thousands of fans. Looked to be a substantial crowd from the photos I saw. http://www.buffalone...-house-20140405 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 What a great tribute by the looks of it. What an amazing turn out CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) WGR Photo Gallery of Bills' Ralph Wilson Remembrance: http://www.wgr550.co...brance/18747626 Edited April 7, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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