I'm Spartacus Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Yes I'm an old timer. Followed the Bills as a kid in the 60s. My favorite is Bobby Chandler. Great hands and phenomenal out of bounds awareness. Who's yours? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Braxton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Great choice! He was a battering ram! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 My dad's condom didn't break yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) Other than the obvious (OJ)I would have to go with Dennis Shaw (my avatar) or Bob Chandler. My Bills memories don't start until the 1972 season. Edited November 23, 2020 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Just now, Buftex said: Other than the obvious (OJ)I would have to go with Dennis Shaw (my avatar) or Bob Chandler. Yes. OJ was the best, but I'm curious about everyone's favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nero1 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Dubenion and Cookie Gilchrist. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 1 minute ago, nero1 said: Dubenion and Cookie Gilchrist. 1 minute ago, nero1 said: Dubenion and Cookie Gilchrist. I've read some NFL writers (yes, Larry Felser) say that Gilchrist was even better than Jim Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I was a kid in the 1970s so those Bills players hold a special place in my heart even though they only made the playoffs once, in 1974. The 1973 squad...the one where O.J.Simpson ran for 2,003 yards...was my favorite. I can't pick just one player. Among my favorites were O.J., Bob Chandler, J.D. Hill, Joe Ferguson, Joe DeLamielleure, Reggie McKenzie, and Robert James. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, I'm Spartacus said: Yes. OJ was the best, but I'm curious about everyone's favorite. Honestly, unless you are old enough to know the 60's teams (I am not, born in 1965), I am not sure how a 70's Bills fan could name anyone but OJ...but that would make for a boring thread... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Bill Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Bob James, best cornerback ever! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipkid Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I would like to go with OJ, but you know . . . I loved JD Hill and Bobbly “toe tap” Chandler. And I always rooted for Tony Greene. Dad would say, “He’s too short,” but irc, he led the NFL in interceptions in 1977 or 78. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Not Tom Ruud and Bob Nelson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Jack Kemp who for many players was a bigger man off the field than on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Just now, Ralonzo said: Not Tom Ruud and Bob Nelson Ha! Or Tom Cousineau! (that scum bag).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Just now, slipkid said: I would like to go with OJ, but you know . . . I loved JD Hill and Bobbly “toe tap” Chandler. And I always rooted for Tony Greene. Dad would say, “He’s too short,” but irc, he led the NFL in interceptions in 1977 or 78. I can't believe I forgot to mention #43! He was definitely one of my favorites. I was livid when his 100+ (105?) yard pick-6 was called back on a bogus penalty during a game in the Orange Bowl against Miami. That cost the Bills the game and there never would have been an '0 for the '70s' had it stood. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 JD Hill was my favorite player as a kid. I use a Paul Costa username because he’s from the town in which I teach. Sounds like he was a wonderful human being and great Buffalo Bill. Slightly before my time 💪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipkid Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, ExWNYer said: I can't believe I forgot to mention #43! He was definitely one of my favorites. I was livid when his 100+ (105?) yard pick-6 was called back on a bogus penalty during a game in the Orange Bowl against Miami. That cost the Bills the game and there never would have been an '0 for the '70s' had it stood. And I forgot to mention Joe D. The best pulling guard in the league at the time (imho, a bit better than than Reggie) and a great advocate for former players thereafter. The concussion protocol can largely be traced back to Joe D.’s work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Veering slightly off topic on players, but a big shout out to the original trainer Abe Abronowski! Something about Buffalo brings out loyalty and longevity in people, yes? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I'm 50 so my viewing experience started in 1980. OJ is obviously the most talented. Favorite from a historical perspective would be Cookie Gilchrist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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