Chandler#81 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Featuring the defending Champions Buffalo Bills. 1965 Week 11 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I love it! Odd seeing former (Cookie Gilchrist) and future (Tom Flores) Bills stars in the Oakland Denver game. Great to see some footage of the Rockpile. What a trip down memory lane for us geezers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Rookie Fred Bilitnikof wearing #14?? Best thing about these are how well they’re preserved after 54 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) Love the goalposts and fancy scoreboards .. Edited September 14, 2019 by HOUSE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 A few dramatic differences from today’s game; 1. Many hits that are penalties today. 2. Little to no showmanship after plays. 3. Not only are there zero player jerseys being worn by fans, they’re dressed in their Sunday best. 4. Two goalposts just 3 yards into the end zone. Yeeesh! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Amazing how many legends are in that video. I don’t recall anyone ever calling Jack Kemp Jackie. Tom Flores to Art Powell TD, both later traded to the Bills for Lamonica. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, chris heff said: Amazing how many legends are in that video. I don’t recall anyone ever calling Jack Kemp Jackie. Tom Flores to Art Powell TD, both later traded to the Bills for Lamonica. Yeah, he was known as Jackie Kemp from his days at San Diego. My Dad still refers to him that way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Which guy in that video had the greatest impact on the game of football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Also sent Glenn Bass to Oakland in that deal. WE WUZ ROBBED! https://www.si.com/vault/1967/11/13/610151/a-big-raid-that-really-paid-off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 8 minutes ago, chris heff said: Which guy in that video had the greatest impact on the game of football? Great question. The Merger was a done deal by the time Joe guaranteed SB III. Flores would go on to win 2 SBs as Raider coach. I’d say Gogalak. The Giants meddling to sign him away was the last straw in the 2 League battle for great players. Plus, his soccer style kicking method spelled the end of straight back PKers and other players performing dual roles as PK and other positions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Rookie Fred Bilitnikof wearing #14?? Best thing about these are how well they’re preserved after 54 years! You are right with 14 Edited September 14, 2019 by Helpmenow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Helpmenow said: Larry Todd wore 14 So the announcer got it wrong twice? Only showed the player from behind, but he looks bigger than Freddie.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 My football card has Todd, you’re right Was the rockpile field ever dry. What a hole The bills had the worst field to play on. Seeing cookie with Denver wearing #2 is weird. I was there when he played the bills at dodge and best streets. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Man, John Tracey looks like a dangerous man in that video! Thanks for posting this, @Chandler#81! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: A few dramatic differences from today’s game; 1. Many hits that are penalties today. 2. Little to no showmanship after plays. 3. Not only are there zero player jerseys being worn by fans, they’re dressed in their Sunday best. 4. Two goalposts just 3 yards into the end zone. Yeeesh! 5. Someone kicked an 18 yard field goal, almost couldn't happen today with the goal posts 10 yards farther back. 6. Pete Gogolak's career field goal percentage was less than 60%. He wouldn't even make the Jets today. Edited September 14, 2019 by Dan Darragh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Solid linebackers with 58, 51 and the baby face assassin Just now, Dan Darragh said: 5. Someone kicked an 18 yard field goal 6. Pete Gogolak's career field goal percentage was less than 60%. He wouldn't even make the Jets today. He kicked on mud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Helpmenow said: Solid linebackers with 58, 51 and the baby face assassin He kicked on mud and it was still better than any other kicker! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: So the announcer got it wrong twice? Only showed the player from behind, but he looks bigger than Freddie.. Biletnikoff wore 14 his first two years in the league, then he switched to his famous 25 1 minute ago, Chandler#81 said: and it was still better than any other kicker! Let's not get carried away. He made the pro bowl exactly once. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) Larry Todd Better than booth regarding #3 Charlie Warner now that was a kick returner Edited September 14, 2019 by Helpmenow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, Helpmenow said: Larry Todd Better than booth regarding #3 Charlie Warner now that was a kick returner According to Pro Football Reference, Todd wore #22 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ToddLa00.htm 1965 Fred Biletnikoff rare #14 jersey available at auction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: Great question. The Merger was a done deal by the time Joe guaranteed SB III. Flores would go on to win 2 SBs as Raider coach. I’d say Gogalak. The Giants meddling to sign him away was the last straw in the 2 League battle for great players. Plus, his soccer style kicking method spelled the end of straight back PKers and other players performing dual roles as PK and other positions. That is what I’m thinking. Seeing Cappelletti catch a pass and then kick a field goal, did make me laugh. Was that the year that the Bills won the second championship or the year they lost to KC? I was at the championship game they lost to KC, they got killed. Edited September 14, 2019 by chris heff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: Also sent Glenn Bass to Oakland in that deal. WE WUZ ROBBED! https://www.si.com/vault/1967/11/13/610151/a-big-raid-that-really-paid-off Glenn Bass and another player owned a restaurant called the Goalpost, I think it was on Colvin and Eggert. I remember a giant oil painting of Bass in his Bills uniform. Anybody remember what Glenn’s signature play was? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 52 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said: According to Pro Football Reference, Todd wore #22 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ToddLa00.htm 1965 Fred Biletnikoff rare #14 jersey available at auction Fred wore 14. That is interesting that Todd has 14 here. 12 minutes ago, chris heff said: Glenn Bass and another player owned a restaurant called the Goalpost, I think it was on Colvin and Eggert. I remember a giant oil painting of Bass in his Bills uniform. Anybody remember what Glenn’s signature play was? Post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 When football was actually football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, Helpmenow said: Fred wore 14. That is interesting that Todd has 14 here. Post? Maybe, but I believe they had him fake injuries at the end of games to stop the clock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Pretty amazing video. The quality of football looks really high. Lots of down field passing and big plays. Plenty of great catches (without gloves!). I'm a young guy, but I love watching the old stuff. So many legends in that video. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) Great video. The ‘65 Bills overcame injuries on offense, and the loss of Cookie Gilcrest, to win their 2nd AFL Championship in a row. They did it with a fabulous defense. I think those Champion Bills team would have held their own against the NFL teams and beaten the majority of them. I LOVED watching the AFL. To me it was more explosive than the old NFL. More passing, more innovation, and more speed. The AFL did not hesitate to hire African American players. The AFL got on par with the NFL very quickly. I cherish those days. Edited September 14, 2019 by Bob in STL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I remember the line up on all the teams back then. Now my memory isn’t that clear. Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, chris heff said: That is what I’m thinking. Seeing Cappelletti catch a pass and then kick a field goal, did make me laugh. Was that the year that the Bills won the second championship or the year they lost to KC? I was at the championship game they lost to KC, they got killed. This is ‘65, 2nd to last game of regular season. In 3 more weeks, we’d win our 2nd consecutive League title. 18 minutes ago, Helpmenow said: I remember the line up on all the teams back then. Now my memory isn’t that clear. Lol I know! It’s crazy! All the players, all the teams! Now, I can’t keep up with just the Bills! I have a million of these. I’ll post one each Saturday. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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