Mike in Horseheads Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Buffalo Bills @BuffaloBills · 5m We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Buffalo Bill Elbert "Golden Wheels" Dubenion who passed this morning. Read more about our Wall of Fame wide receiver: http://bufbills.co/9MemUE Edited December 26, 2019 by Mike in Horseheads 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Quote Dubenion had been battling the effects of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease for the last several years. Well, in that case...thank God that's over. It's less a tragedy, dying from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, than it is living with it late-stage. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 RIP Golden Wheels... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Was just watching highlights from the 64 AFL championship game. Was before my time, but he was Definately a great player. R.I.P. Golden Wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, DC Tom said: Well, in that case...thank God that's over. It's less a tragedy, dying from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, than it is living with it late-stage. ...sad to lose him, but I certainly agree.....we had a VP who was forced to retire at 55 due to onset of Alzheimers (signs were evident for 2 years)......now at age 59, he does not know any family members and needs 24/7/365 care.....he lost his mother to it and now his younger brother has been diagnosed......terrible quality of life............ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 RIP....He lived in same Cbus suburb as we do. Few years ago my father in law was in Panera or something wearing a Bills hat (in laws adopted the Bills when I came around) and Golden Wheels saw it and chatted him up about it. They BS’d for 5-10 min then went on their separate ways. FIL said he was a super nice guy. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Great player, great man, rant into him a lot years ago when i was a kid in orchard park, very easy going guy to young kid bothering him & enamored by a former Bills great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 R.I.P Golden Wheels 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Oh no!!! RIP Dubie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 He was "Dooby" before it meant something else. I had my sister craft some wide tape into a "44" and put it on a blank jersey I had as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Rest In Peace, Elbert. Thank you for the memories. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden*Wheels Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 D'oh much love to my namesake 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 RIP My condolences to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 13 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: R.I.P Golden Wheels Dubenion broke his leg on that TD catch. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Sad news indeed. One of the Bills all-time greats. Rest In Peace, GW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) I remember the reverence my Dad and his friends had for him. "Do you know who that is?! That's Golden Wheels Dubenion !!". Rest in peace Golden Wheels, you gave those fans plenty of joy. Edited December 26, 2019 by Guffalo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, Golden*Wheels said: D'oh much love to my namesake Been on the boards so long, I thought of you before the real Golden Wheels. Glad you're OK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaccof Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 17 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: R.I.P Golden Wheels Fantastic video. Golden Wheels was awesome as a player and a person. He lived in Williamsville, a couple of streets over from us when I was a kid - we'd see him quite a lot and he always said hello to us - and I think he stayed in Buffalo after his playing career ended. Also, this video was apparently Joe Namath's first game as a professional - the narrator called him the "Jet's $400,000 quarterback...." Too funny. $400 G's is about what the rookie minimum is now, or maybe below it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 22 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Rest In Peace, Elbert. Thank you for the memories. What a great pic. A fine looking man. Has a look of real character. RIP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 He was a great player, during a great era for the BILLS. RIP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 41 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: I was at that game. It was the beginning of the end for that era. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 One of the keys on a tremendous team. RIP, Duby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I remember having an 8x10 black and white photo of Albert Dubenion from Bells Supermarket. I think it was this one. Wish I still had all those pictures today! RIP brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: Dubenion broke his leg on that TD catch. ? You could see how his leg bent weirdly as he had to reach back for Kemp's pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Elbert & the Bills, circa 1960. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Chandler#81 said: Elbert & the Bills, circa 1960. Hmmm...I don't remember a flood in '60. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: Dubenion broke his leg on that TD catch. ? Man, I love all the fans wearing suits and fedoras and the support staff surrounding the field. The guy with the pipe and shades is priceless. How the world has changed! That said, RIP Elbert. And may your wheels stay golden forever... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
par73 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Great player and person from one of the best times in Bills' history. RIP, Duby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Damn. Duby was one of the best. Met him at autograph day and just a really nice guy. Prayers to the family. Edited December 26, 2019 by oldmanfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Rest easy, Mr. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wo-Bah Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 He was before my time, but I certainly knew who he was. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricScott Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 One of my first football heroes, I always wanted to wear #44 on any team I played, no matter what the sport. In his prime I believe he was the fastest player in the AFL; Duby averaged an astonishing 27.3 yards per catch in 1964. RIP Golden Wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 My favorite bills player from that ERA. Always made #44 look great. Now that was threat to score anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 ...just THE classic nickname....forever etched in Bills lore............. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Always wanted his jersey too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 2 hours ago, DC Tom said: Well, in that case...thank God that's over. It's less a tragedy, dying from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, than it is living with it late-stage. My wife’s uncle is in a coma right now, and his passing really will be a blessing. His wife probably won’t know when he’s gone. I feel for her cousins who have been there through this long, long struggle. Is it just me, or do more people pass around the holidays? All three of our deceased parents went around the holidays. Her father gave it everything he had to not pass on Christmas Day. He knew the date would always be remembered, and he kept fighting a couple more days. My wife was with him Christmas Eve and he told her he had to make it past Christmas. RIP Golden Wheels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, Augie said: My wife’s uncle is in a coma right now, and his passing really will be a blessing. His wife probably won’t know when he’s gone. I feel for her cousins who have been there through this long, long struggle. Is it just me, or do more people pass around the holidays? All three of our deceased parents went around the holidays. Her father gave it everything he had to not pass on Christmas Day. He knew the date would always be remembered, and he kept fighting a couple more days. My wife was with him Christmas Eve and he told her he had to make it past Christmas. RIP Golden Wheels. Everyone in my family passes on non-holidays. So it's probably just you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 2 hours ago, DC Tom said: Well, in that case...thank God that's over. It's less a tragedy, dying from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, than it is living with it late-stage. That's a pretty terrible combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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