Bills fan since 87 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Well its the Eve of my thirtieth season as a Buffalo Bills fan. The outlook is bleak this year as the Bills are poised to extend their playoff drought to a baffling 18 years. It has been a rough go but I remember other times. I remember the goal posts being torn down when they won the division in 88. And I remember the loss to Icky Woods and the Bengals in the AFC championship game the same season. I remember the Bickering Bills and the drop by Ronnie Harmon to lose to Cleveland in the 89 playoffs. I remember 51-3, 10-7, 29-10, 30-13 and the absolute euphoria I felt after each one of those wins. I choose not to remember the games that came after them. I remember the greatest comeback in NFL history and I remember Frank Wychek throwing the ball forward. I remember all the big games with Miami we had, and winning most of them. I remember finding a way to watch my beloved Bills in Alaska, Seattle and Peru. I remember (most of) the 29 straight home games I attended. I remember Thurman Thomas, James Loften and Eric Moulds. I remember Shane Conlan, Bryce Paup and Cornelius Bennett. I remember San Francisco fans becoming St louis fans and then becoming Tampa Bay fans and back to San Francisco. I remember when there were NO Patriot fans. 30 years and a lot of down times but I remember the good as well as the bad and I consider myself to be a true loyal fan to the team I love. I couldnt be luckier that back in 87 I chose the Bills because everyone else liked the Jets, Giants, 49ers or Bears. So while the upcoming season may look glum I raise my glass as I always have and always will and say Lets Go Buffalo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do The Reich Thing Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Well its the Eve of my thirtieth season as a Buffalo Bills fan. The outlook is bleak this year as the Bills are poised to extend their playoff drought to a baffling 18 years. It has been a rough go but I remember other times. I remember the goal posts being torn down when they won the division in 88. And I remember the loss to Icky Woods and the Bengals in the AFC championship game the same season. I remember the Bickering Bills and the drop by Ronnie Harmon to lose to Cleveland in the 89 playoffs. I remember 51-3, 10-7, 29-10, 30-13 and the absolute euphoria I felt after each one of those wins. I choose not to remember the games that came after them. I remember the greatest comeback in NFL history and I remember Frank Wychek throwing the ball forward. I remember all the big games with Miami we had, and winning most of them. I remember finding a way to watch my beloved Bills in Alaska, Seattle and Peru. I remember (most of) the 29 straight home games I attended. I remember Thurman Thomas, James Loften and Eric Moulds. I remember Shane Conlan, Bryce Paup and Cornelius Bennett. I remember San Francisco fans becoming St louis fans and then becoming Tampa Bay fans and back to San Francisco. I remember when there were NO Patriot fans. 30 years and a lot of down times but I remember the good as well as the bad and I consider myself to be a true loyal fan to the team I love. I couldnt be luckier that back in 87 I chose the Bills because everyone else liked the Jets, Giants, 49ers or Bears. So while the upcoming season may look glum I raise my glass as I always have and always will and say Lets Go Buffalo! Here, here!!! Let's-Go-Buff-A-Lo!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fadingpain Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Here, here!!! Let's-Go-Buff-A-Lo!!!! You mean "hear, hear!" but whatever. Sounds like the OP is not from WNY but arbitrarily chose to follow the Bills. I can't believe anyone could be that self-abusive! I was born into Bills fandom and will remain there until death. It is exciting to be typing on the eve of another new Bills season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do The Reich Thing Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 You mean "hear, hear!" but whatever. Sounds like the OP is not from WNY but arbitrarily chose to follow the Bills. I can't believe anyone could be that self-abusive! I was born into Bills fandom and will remain there until death. It is exciting to be typing on the eve of another new Bills season. lol oh well!!! Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaccof Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Well its the Eve of my thirtieth season as a Buffalo Bills fan. The outlook is bleak this year as the Bills are poised to extend their playoff drought to a baffling 18 years. It has been a rough go but I remember other times. I remember the goal posts being torn down when they won the division in 88. And I remember the loss to Icky Woods and the Bengals in the AFC championship game the same season. I remember the Bickering Bills and the drop by Ronnie Harmon to lose to Cleveland in the 89 playoffs. I remember 51-3, 10-7, 29-10, 30-13 and the absolute euphoria I felt after each one of those wins. I choose not to remember the games that came after them. I remember the greatest comeback in NFL history and I remember Frank Wychek throwing the ball forward. I remember all the big games with Miami we had, and winning most of them. I remember finding a way to watch my beloved Bills in Alaska, Seattle and Peru. I remember (most of) the 29 straight home games I attended. I remember Thurman Thomas, James Loften and Eric Moulds. I remember Shane Conlan, Bryce Paup and Cornelius Bennett. I remember San Francisco fans becoming St louis fans and then becoming Tampa Bay fans and back to San Francisco. I remember when there were NO Patriot fans. 30 years and a lot of down times but I remember the good as well as the bad and I consider myself to be a true loyal fan to the team I love. I couldnt be luckier that back in 87 I chose the Bills because everyone else liked the Jets, Giants, 49ers or Bears. So while the upcoming season may look glum I raise my glass as I always have and always will and say Lets Go Buffalo! So you became a Bills fan right on the cusp of the best six years the team has had (88-94) and you probably thought that you should expect the team to be consistent winners...unfortunately for those of us born about the time the team was born and remember the late 60's, the mid to late 70's, the mid 80's and the entire 21st century there has been more sucking than not. I agree with you that 30 years ago you couldn't find a Patriots fan and for the most part, even when the Bills sucked they'd at least beat the Patriots once a season. The team is due though - every 25 years (roughly): 64-66, 92-93, and just about now (though I think we're a couple years away).....well, tomorrow we begin again, worst case, the draft is only seven months away and they go to camp in ten months..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Alaska Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) Nice post on the eve of the new season. I grew up in Oregon and my first football recollection was watching OJ Simpson on a big run down the sideline. Heck, it might have even been on a black and white TV. Then, still in Oregon, I had the good fortune to have a Buffalo-native as my 6th grade teacher. He really cemented my love for the Bills. He said that I should "write the Buffalo Bills." I never even thought of that. So, as a 12 year old, I wrote a simple letter to One Bills Drive. They sent me a, I'm sure, standard letter back saying "thank you for your letter. Glad you are a fan, etc." They included a player photo or two. Just to get something in the mail with the Bills logo on it was great. Sounds kind of funny now, but it was so exciting! Anyway, I'm looking forward to the new season. Go Bills! Edited September 10, 2017 by Fan in Alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Well its the Eve of my thirtieth season as a Buffalo Bills fan. The outlook is bleak this year as the Bills are poised to extend their playoff drought to a baffling 18 years. It has been a rough go but I remember other times. I remember the goal posts being torn down when they won the division in 88. And I remember the loss to Icky Woods and the Bengals in the AFC championship game the same season. I remember the Bickering Bills and the drop by Ronnie Harmon to lose to Cleveland in the 89 playoffs. I remember 51-3, 10-7, 29-10, 30-13 and the absolute euphoria I felt after each one of those wins. I choose not to remember the games that came after them. I remember the greatest comeback in NFL history and I remember Frank Wychek throwing the ball forward. I remember all the big games with Miami we had, and winning most of them. I remember finding a way to watch my beloved Bills in Alaska, Seattle and Peru. I remember (most of) the 29 straight home games I attended. I remember Thurman Thomas, James Loften and Eric Moulds. I remember Shane Conlan, Bryce Paup and Cornelius Bennett. I remember San Francisco fans becoming St louis fans and then becoming Tampa Bay fans and back to San Francisco. I remember when there were NO Patriot fans. 30 years and a lot of down times but I remember the good as well as the bad and I consider myself to be a true loyal fan to the team I love. I couldnt be luckier that back in 87 I chose the Bills because everyone else liked the Jets, Giants, 49ers or Bears. So while the upcoming season may look glum I raise my glass as I always have and always will and say Lets Go Buffalo! Only 30? (You might be a relative rookie but I love the positive attitude!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 You mean "hear, hear!" but whatever. Sounds like the OP is not from WNY but arbitrarily chose to follow the Bills. I can't believe anyone could be that self-abusive! I was born into Bills fandom and will remain there until death. It is exciting to be typing on the eve of another new Bills season. Ditto. I recall all the topics the YOUNG OP stated as well as the 17 years that preceded his 30.'Here Here's' to a new season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 How about 53 yrs here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) Anyone remember going to the Rockpile at Masten? Edited September 10, 2017 by Ralonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) Actually 41. Didn't start getting into sports teams until I was like 11. Originally from the Adirondacks but live in Rochester now...That 87 team in the strike season is the one that caught my eye. The run in 88 made me a fan.. And Ronnies drop broke my heart, cementing my love for this team until the end. Edited September 10, 2017 by Bills fan since 87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 50 years here...attended my first game in 1968. My son is a die hard fan and my five year old grandson is headed in the same direction - nothing I could do to stop it...it is what it is Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMexBills Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Good for you my man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninMinn. Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Dad took me to first game 1960 i was 4. Im 61 thats a lot of games and i still get jacked up for the opener... Go Bills! Tyrod unleashed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan boy '92 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Grat post. Awesome to remember all of those great moments. I still have a piece of that 1988 goal post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Anyone remember going to the Rockpile at Masten? I was 5 years old and was there opening day. Was there for Stratton's hit and the first AFL championship. It's been 57 years and I still get excited every game day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 50 years this year. First game in Rockpile vs. Raiders in '67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) Anyone remember going to the Rockpile at Masten?was on the sidelines with bills photographer bob smith for games there Edited September 10, 2017 by Helpmenow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) was 8 yrs old in 1960.. first game was that year against the Broncos at the Rockpile .. vertical striped socks. ,, always a Bills fan. in my DNA, as they say.. Edited September 10, 2017 by dwight in philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood for Wall of Fame Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 How about 53 yrs here The first Bills game I ever watched on TV was Bills-Chiefs 1966 AFL championship - the winner was to play in Superbowl I. I saw Johnny Unitas, Larry Csonka, Bob Griese and OJ Simpson play in the Rockpile. I was at the first game at the Ralph - preseason game, the Redskins ran the opening kickoff back for a TD. I should have stopped right then. I moved abroad in 1989 so when Norwood went wide-right it was about 5AM for me, I stayed up all night for all 4 Superbowls. (The only Bills Jersey I've ever owned is Norwood 11) For some reason with all of the disappointments and the 17 season drought, every season still brings new hope and irrational thoughts of glory. I guess being old doesn't make me stop dreaming. Can't wait for today's game but I'm not sure I can explain why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Brown Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Russ Brandon I've never liked you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninMyrtleBeach Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Have been a Bills fan for 51 years. Went to my first game when I was 16 at the old rockpile. I will be a Bills fan till the day I die. I just hope I'm still here when they "win" a Superbowl. Like a friend said once "Just once before I die" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Was at the Bills first camp and am still waiting for George Allen's "the future is now" to kick in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Have been a Bills fan for 51 years. Went to my first game when I was 16 at the old rockpile. I will be a Bills fan till the day I die. I just hope I'm still here when they "win" a Superbowl. Like a friend said once "Just once before I die" I have my doubts they will win one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 You mean "hear, hear!" but whatever. Sounds like the OP is not from WNY but arbitrarily chose to follow the Bills. I can't believe anyone could be that self-abusive! I was born into Bills fandom and will remain there until death. It is exciting to be typing on the eve of another new Bills season. I took him to mean, "here, here!" while frantically pointing to a part of his anatomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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