BuffaloBrad Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I stumbled upon an interesting website, footballgeography.com, that includes loads of information regarding the NFL's expansion and relocation history. I knew about the AAFC Buffalo Bills and the old NFL Bisons, but I was unaware that Buffalo was a potential landing spot for a couple of NFL franchises in the 1950s, specifically the Chicago Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers (!!!). The Cardinals actually played both a preseason game and their 1958 season opener at the Rockpile, losing to the NY Giants. Of course, the 1958 season is the year of the famous Giants - Colts NFL Championship Game, a.k.a. The Greatest Game Ever Played, so Buffalo has a tenuous link to that as well. The other interesting tidbits I found were relocation destinations for the Bills when Ralph was trying to get Rich Stadium built in the late 60s / early 70s. I knew about Seattle and Tampa, but I was unaware that NYC (the Bronx), Montreal, Los Angeles, and Memphis were also possibilities. For anyone interested, here's the link: http://www.footballgeography.com/proposed-nfl-team-relocation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I thought this might be a Ken (KRC) thing, so I was disappointed, but yes, it's part of our doom & gloom lore. Have I thanked Terry & Kim yet today?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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