devldog131 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I've been managing a warehouse in Marlborough, MA, for about a year and a half now. Shortly after I came on board, all of the delivery drivers at the dock (upon seeing me in Bills gear nearly every day) kept telling me that Fred Smerlas' company, All Pro Promotions and Appearances, is right down the street, about 1/8th of a mile away. They kept saying I should go over there and introduce myself, check out all of the memorabilia in his office, and talk football with him. So, this morning, I finally did. He was a great guy. He was happy to take a couple minutes out of his day to talk Buffalo football and sign a couple of autographs for a Bills fan. I love it when guys are cool to the fans and take the time out to acknowledge them. My week has been made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Very cool. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Always thought Fred was a class act and character guy. Good post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Awesome story. Glad you got to meet Fred. When the Talley fund was going on Fred sent out this tweet. I'll cherish it forever.https://twitter.com/fredsmerlas/status/538379669637455873 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Awesome. No pic of him? Does he still have the mustache? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 that's pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devldog131 Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Awesome. No pic of him? Does he still have the mustache? Yes, he still has quite the impressive mustache, though it is all gray now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 This should be a DLAMP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMWR100RT Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 If you heard him talk on WHAM out of Rochester you would be happy he only talked about football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Fred's book is one of the funnier memoirs I recall reading. Lots of hilarious stories from the 80s Bills leading up to when they got great with Kelly etc. I met Fred at camp in Fredonia when I was a young kid. He sticks in my memory as a nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Always thought Fred was a class act and character guy. Good post. LOL -- sorta. Fred is most definitely a character, but I wouldn't say he has always been a class act. Great Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Awesome story! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Always thought Fred was a class act and character guy. Good post. I disagree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Fred's book is one of the funnier memoirs I recall reading. Lots of hilarious stories from the 80s Bills leading up to when they got great with Kelly etc. I met Fred at camp in Fredonia when I was a young kid. He sticks in my memory as a nice guy. "By a Nose" Great book. Funny stories on Haslett. I guess he was a real prankster. I hated when we let Fred go, and chose Wright. He was awful and was pushed around. Fred blocking that field goal for the 1988 AFC East title against the Jets was awesome. One of my favorite Bills memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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