What was the first Bills game you attended?

[OpIv37]

Mine was in December 1992 vs the Broncos. My dad and I and some other people we knew did one of those bus tours from Rochester. The Bills won the game 27-17, and I saw two HOF QB's. We had ****ty seats in the corner of the upper deck and there was no video screen at the time, but kids at their first game don't think about that stuff.

Surprisingly, I remember a lot more about the crowd and the atmosphere than the game itself. It had just snowed and people were throwing snowballs everywhere. One drunk got hit, and tried to fight everyone whom he thought threw a snowball (which, of course, enticed a barrage of snowballs every time he turned around). The guy ended up being thrown out.

Later on, there was a fight in one endzone. The guy behind me was watching the fight, and saw the Bills kick a field goal in the other endzone at the same time. His swift turning motion caused him to dump his beer all over me. I was about 13 years old, it was 20 degrees outside and I was now covered in beer. I didn't mind at the time though- I was just happy to be there.

[OpIv37]

dammit this should be in the bz- sorry. Mods, please move

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

The last home game of the season in 1980 against the Rams. We sat in the tunnel end corner.

[raphael120]

I dont remember the specific game, but it had to have been at least 15 years ago. The only thing i remember was that I ate a hotdog inside the stadium and ended up getting sick and threw up on some guy in front of me. Mind you, I was like 8 or 9...but yeah. I think thats a fitting first time Bills experience.

[PECKERWOOD]

Don't remember.

[chernobylwraiths]

It was a home game against the Houston Oilers in the 70s. I remember that Bobby Chandler made one of his pattened tip toe catches near the back of the end zone but was called out. I know we lost and I sat with my dad in his 50 yard line seats. He and his buddies had 50 yard line seats from the old Rockpile days. He gave them up a few years later because he just couldn't afford to keep going. I think Gary Marangi got in the game.

[BlackMetalNinja]

11/20/94, My grandfather got tickets through work or something and gave them to my dad and I. I remember it was an incredibly nice day out for late November and I was in awe by the size and noise of the stadium.

Great game to see too...

Bills went up 27-0 in the first half, and the offense was blazing. They did let the Packers creep back in, but won 29-20. Andre Reed set a team record with 15 receptions that day.

Here's a link to a story about that game:

http://www.packersnews.com/favre/articles/favre_24328341.shtml

[Typ0]

1979 NYJ 31 BILLS 46

[Meathead]

patsies. long time ago. sam bam cunningham scored a long run td on a sweep first play from scrimmage. bills came back to win

love at first sight

[gil]

November 20, 1988 - Bills win 9-6 in the rain against the jets, I'm 13 years old, we clinch the playoffs for the 1st time in ages - I still thank my older brother to this day for taking me to that one.

[chernobylwraiths]

patsies. long time ago. sam bam cunningham scored a long run td on a sweep first play from scrimmage. bills came back to win

love at first sight

I hated Steve Grogan and Mosi Tatupu.

[ddaryl]

I don't even recall my 1st Bills game. I was maybe 7 or so years old. Mid 1970's.

I do recall being at the game when OJ ran past the 2000yds for the season. I don't believe that was my 1st game. I think it was the 2nd time he ran for 2000 in a season. Don't remember who we played but I remember the announcement over the PA, and the hoopla going down at the time.

[mikemac2001]

Thikn it was bills vs pats or jets it was long time ago...i wish i remember

Go bills! i do remember watching first SB and i was like 4

my brother was even telling me other night i was so crushed for weeks

[kinigirly]

it was a bills vs dolphins game in miami when i was about 10 years old. i remember the bills were losing for a while, then started to come back. at the very end of the 4th quarter kelly pushed in for a touchdown and the bills won.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

Halloween 1994

Bills 44
Chefs 10

Amongst my favorite moments of youth.

[Philagape]

Trying to remember, I've got it narrowed down to the 80s ......

[DraftBoy]

Sadly I have never attended, I only lived in Buffalo till I was 4 and to this day have not attended a game, almost 23 years and counting now

[LVGrown]

Bills at Chargers! RJ vs. Frutie! It was my first pro football game period and what a rush! I remember being so dissapointed in all the half Bills, half Chargers, Doug Flutie jerseys. Disgusting! It was in the top 3 most exciting games I've ever seen ... live or on t.v. and thats saying a lot comparing to music city miracle and the playoff game Flutie fumbeled to give the game away. The opponent slips my mind right now! Anyway ... whats up fellas???!??

Ya'll ready for some exciting times I know the '07 season is going to bring???

[BidsJr]

My first game I remember was the Hail Mary win versus the pattys. Please someone tell me what game that was!!!!!!!

[im4bflo]

1972 the ROCKPILE
I've got the ticket stub.

[historypete]

Against the Vikings in 1988. I think is was the season opener and Thurmans first game. If I remember correctly he scored his first TD that game.

[bills_7]

when we beat the pats 31-0.. what a day that was

[kgun12]

First ever game at then Rich Stadium, pre-season game against Washington on August 17, 1973!

[Scumbag College]

1988 vs the Pack on Halloween. The Bills won 28-0, it was really cold and windy for that time of year. I remember Kelly only had something like 80 yards or so in passing. I do remember Leon Seals recovering a fumble for a touchdown.

[Billz_fan]

It was week 14 1979, December something :lol: against the Denver Broncos led by Craig Morton.

It was a miserable day, It took us a long time to get to the stadium in a jeep. Tractor Trailers were jack knifed all over the thruway.

We lost on a last minute field goal 19-16 to Denver.

I was hooked on Bills football after that. We had a great time.

[Crisis]

i don't remember was in the 90's vs the colts and we won, i can't remember much right now. pretty sure it was a blow out.

i've never attended a buffalo professional sports loss btw, been to two Bills games that they won, first sabres game was a 7-4 win vs the canes i think and biron played, went to a few sabres game and the worst they did was like a 2-2 tie vs edm, went to like 3 or 5 blizzard games and they won all of those, wish still lived in buffalo.

and i know my grammar is bad, but im a little buzzed so dont mind it.

[kgun12]

i don't remember was in the 90's vs the colts and we won, i can't remember much right now. pretty sure it was a blow out.

i've never attended a buffalo professional sports loss btw, been to two Bills games that they won, first sabres game was a 7-4 win vs the canes i think and biron played, went to a few sabres game and the worst they did was like a 2-2 tie vs edm, went to like 3 or 5 blizzard games and they won all of those, wish still lived in buffalo.

and i know my grammar is bad, but im a little buzzed so dont mind it.

Wow, what games are you going to this year?

[HAMMER]

Bills at Chargers! RJ vs. Frutie! It was my first pro football game period and what a rush! I remember being so dissapointed in all the half Bills, half Chargers, Doug Flutie jerseys. Disgusting! It was in the top 3 most exciting games I've ever seen ... live or on t.v. and thats saying a lot comparing to music city miracle and the playoff game Flutie fumbeled to give the game away. The opponent slips my mind right now! Anyway ... whats up fellas???!??

Ya'll ready for some exciting times I know the '07 season is going to bring???

I was also at that game, it was unbelievable! To this day I have never been in a stadium that was as loud as Jack Murphy (Qualcomm) was after Flutie ducked under Pat Williams in the backfield and streaked up the middle for a TD to beat the Bills at the gun. So disapponting, I had my cousin and some of his friends in from Buffalo. We were all stunned.

My first game was against the Chiefs in the 70's at Rich. OJ was cuttin and slashin through that defense.

[TacklingDummy]

1990 AFC Championship game

Bills 51
Raiders 3

Coldest day in Bills history if I recall correctly.

[njsue]

Giants @ Buffalo October 1993 ESPN Sunday night Game @ 8:00 pm

[LtFinFan66]

Fins game at the Ralph in 94'

[NorthCarBills]

Mid 1990's, very cold November home game vs. the Jets. Drove from NC to Buffalo with single game ticket, only to have to sit in the nose bleeds with drunk Jets fans, freeze my ass off, and then drive home with a loss hang over.

In any case, it was my first game and had a blast. Met the pinto guy, did my obligatory bowling ball shot, etc. etc. Would not trade the memory for anything.

Since that year, my uncle (who I drove up with) invested in season tix and we've gotten better seats every season. I go up for at least one game per year, and will be up for the Denver game (getting so jacked about that). Have not been to home opener since Tenn. game a few years back, so packing for warmer weather will be a treat.

[BlackMetalNinja]

it was a bills vs dolphins game in miami when i was about 10 years old. i remember the bills were losing for a while, then started to come back. at the very end of the 4th quarter kelly pushed in for a touchdown and the bills won.

What a classic game that was.... opening day 1989! I remember that play as clear as day. This is Van Miller's call of it:


"Just inside the three and here comes Kelly. What a finish. Kelly waiting…last play of the game. Back to throw…He's gonna run…and he dives for the touchdown! He dove for the touchdown! Jim Kelly is being mobbed. The game is over. The Bills have won it. In one of the most dramatic finishes in Buffalo Bills football history. Jim Kelly ran for the touchdown! And the Bills to a man are swarming and mobbing him at the goal line. The Bills have won it on the final play of the game."

[BillyT92679]

November 20, 1988 - Bills win 9-6 in the rain against the jets, I'm 13 years old, we clinch the playoffs for the 1st time in ages - I still thank my older brother to this day for taking me to that one.
My first too. I was nine. I know it's an overwrought and overused term, but it was truly surreal. The weather looked and felt apocalyptic. Everyone was going insane when they won.

[mybills]

when we beat the pats 31-0.. what a day that was
Same for me. I never had anyone to go with, or babysit so I could go. It would've been the year before against the Jets, but my so called "friend" backed out at the last minute. :cynic:

[Mr. Pink]

First Bills game I attended was in 1985.

Browns-Bills at old Municipal Stadium in Cleveland....

Cleveland won 17-7 that day while the Bills had Vince Ferragamo at the helm.

First game I attended at the Ralph was week 3, 1998 Bills-Rams.

That was the game where Tony Banks drove the Rams down field late to win it, and Rob Johnson actually had a good game.

[Patrick76777]

Sometime between 82-84. My grandparents and uncle would bring me. I was between 6 and 8, so I don't remember. It's possible it was even 80-81.

I have been to all but 3 home games since 1989. And I was at most games between 86-88.

Missed Jets in something like 91 for a hunting vacation
Missed Packers in something like 94 for hunting vacation
Missed the Steelers in 99 for a Disney vacation. This one killed me the most because it's the only game that I have not watched live since 1987 (excluding preseason). I spent the day in the park listening to ESPN radio on a head set.

[El Guapo]

September 9, 2002. Bledsoe's first game. We played the Jets.

[Don't Panic]

First ever game at then Rich Stadium, pre-season game against Washington on August 17, 1973!

Second that... but I was in the womb. Does that count?

[Don't Panic]

Sometime between 82-84. My grandparents and uncle would bring me. I was between 6 and 8, so I don't remember. It's possible it was even 80-81.

I have been to all but 3 home games since 1989. And I was at most games between 86-88.

Missed Jets in something like 91 for a hunting vacation
Missed Packers in something like 94 for hunting vacation
Missed the Steelers in 99 for a Disney vacation. This one killed me the most because it's the only game that I have not watched live since 1987 (excluding preseason). I spent the day in the park listening to ESPN radio on a head set.

That is pretty damn impressive Pat. I stand in your shadow on this one.

[madness]

Mine was [date to be determined in 2008], 49ers @ Buffalo. It was great because I met [# to be determined] zoners for the first time. My neighbor was a 49er fan so I saw an opportunity to make a road trip and see my first game. I'm an NFL virgin and going to Buffalo was the only way I'd pop my cherry. I can't remember how much beer I drank but I'm pretty sure my neighbor was trashed [based on pre-existing data].

[Bill Brasky]

1991 home opener against Miami. Buffalo won 35-31 in somewhat of a comeback fashion. I was 9 and all I remember was how awesome it was to be in that stadium. Definitely something I'll never forget.

[TigerJ]

I don't remember the exact year. It was between 1979 and 1983, a Monday night game versus the New York Jets. It was butt ugly. The Bills didn't deserve to be on the same field with the Jets. The crowd, well plied with beer, turned surly. Cups of beer were flying through the air in every direction spaying the foul smelling brew all over the place. It was not a great first game.

[blackonyx89]

It was a 1994 Home Game when Drew Deadlslow was playing with the Pats. He whipped our butts good and the RB was running us over like crazy. It didn't help because the worse the Bills played the worse the rain got.

[Novacane]

80 or 81. A monday night game against the phins. Bills won.....I was only 11 so I don't remember all the details. I remember the phins returned at KO for a TD

[hydro]

Mine was around 1995 or so i think. It was a regular season game vs. the Colts back when they were in our division. We went because my aunt is actually a cousin of Jim Harbaughs. We thought we were going to meet him but never did.

[Mad Bomber]

1964 at the Rockpile against the Houston Oilers. One win on the road to our first AFL championship!

[blotsfan]

Im a farily new "go to games" fan. My first was against the Cheifs two years ago.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

1990 AFC Championship game

Bills 51
Raiders 3

Coldest day in Bills history if I recall correctly.

No it was a brisk 35 degrees or so, no the cold game vs the Raiders was the 93 Divisional title game.

[Billz_fan]

I don't remember the exact year. It was between 1979 and 1983, a Monday night game versus the New York Jets. It was butt ugly. The Bills didn't deserve to be on the same field with the Jets. The crowd, well plied with beer, turned surly. Cups of beer were flying through the air in every direction spaying the foul smelling brew all over the place. It was not a great first game.

I was at that game also, there were several fights in the stands and beer flying all over. If I remember correctly it was after that game that the Bills stopped selling beer after the 2nd quarter. It was brutal.

[LtFinFan66]

1964 at the Rockpile against the Houston Oilers. One win on the road to our first AFL championship!OLD FART !!

[guy]

1973?- jets vs. bills, namith and oj....sweet. I think i was 7 depending on '73 0r '74 cant really remember.

[Devin]

2005 opener against the Texans.

[bills_7]

im 4-0 at bills games... im gng to the monday nighter this year.. hopefully its will be 5-0.. cant wait for this game gna be nuts

[Earthquake Enyart]

I went to 3-4 games in the rockpile. I believe the Jet game was the first. I remember seeing Miami and Dallas there too.

[Historian]

I went to 3-4 games in the rockpile. I believe the Jet game was the first. I remember seeing Miami and Dallas there too.

1971 opener against Dallas in the rain at War Memorial.

The Historian was there.


I don't remember the exact year. It was between 1979 and 1983, a Monday night game versus the New York Jets. It was butt ugly. The Bills didn't deserve to be on the same field with the Jets. The crowd, well plied with beer, turned surly. Cups of beer were flying through the air in every direction spaying the foul smelling brew all over the place. It was not a great first game.

1983. Jets game. It was right after the Russkies shot down KAL 007. Someone had a tribute sign. We got beat bad that night.

And the Historian was there.


80 or 81. A monday night game against the phins. Bills won.....I was only 11 so I don't remember all the details. I remember the phins returned at KO for a TD

I have that game on DVD. 28-7 Bills at halftime. Cosell called it "the worst performance by a Shula coached team he had ever seen."

And as always...The Historian was there!

Oh, and my first game was a Preseason game against the Falcons on 9/5/70.

We lost 10-7.

[chubluv]

It was 1979 I was 7 years old. The Bills beat the Bengals I think 5-0. Maybe the historian can confirm the opponent.

[BADTHINGSMAN]

Cant remember the date, but it was against the Lions, got to watch 2 of the best RB's play that day..

[MTBillsFan]

1988 in Seattle Kingdom. We won 13-3 I was 7 and Thurman was a rookie!
In Orchard Park, 1990 Saints Bills pre season we won 10-7 I think... We sat 20 yard line same endzone where Christie hit the kick in OT against the Oilers on the visitors bench side!

[J-Dog]

Bills vs. Packers / Farve vs. Bledsoe / December 2002 in Lambeau... Wind chill -13 / Morrman had a 90 yard punt....highlight of game!!! Packers 13 Bills 10. Even though the Bills lost it was still cool to see Favre play.

[SABuffalo786]

December 93 versus the Broncos, I'm pretty sure.

I'm only confident about that because:

A. I was 7 years old so it had to be 1993.

B. December because it was bitterly bitterly cold and my dad and me left at halftime because I couldn't feel my feet anymore.

C. The team we were playing were wearing bright orange with blue helmets.

The only other facts I remember was that we ended up winning and I repeatedly high fived the middle aged woman sitting next to me.

[THATHURMANATOR]

My first game attended was the greatest comeback in NFL history vs the Houston oilers!

[Historian]

It was 1979 I was 7 years old. The Bills beat the Bengals I think 5-0. Maybe the historian can confirm the opponent.

October 22, 1978:

Bills 5
Bengals 0

I wasn't at that game, but I remember it. Lou Piccone scored a safety I think.

[Historian]

My first game I remember was the Hail Mary win versus the pattys. Please someone tell me what game that was!!!!!!!

November 22, 1981. Bills 20 Patriots 17. Ferguson to Roland Hooks on the hail mary.

And the Historian was there.


The last home game of the season in 1980 against the Rams. We sat in the tunnel end corner.

Possibly the greatest game in the history of the franchise. The players came out and danced to the talking proud song afterwards.

And the Historian was there.


It was a home game against the Houston Oilers in the 70s. I remember that Bobby Chandler made one of his pattened tip toe catches near the back of the end zone but was called out. I know we lost and I sat with my dad in his 50 yard line seats. He and his buddies had 50 yard line seats from the old Rockpile days. He gave them up a few years later because he just couldn't afford to keep going. I think Gary Marangi got in the game.

September 19, 1976. Oilers 13 Bills 3.


1979 NYJ 31 BILLS 46

Butler set the team record for receiving yards that day, (255) which was just recently broken by Moulds I think.

First game the Historian ever drove to with his buddies. Case of Miller High Life in the back seat....ahh the old days...but I digress...


Halloween 1994

Bills 44
Chefs 10

Amongst my favorite moments of youth.

It was a beautiful autumn day for a Joe Montana ass-whuppin.

And the Historian was there Fresh.

[Historian]

Giants @ Buffalo October 1993 ESPN Sunday night Game @ 8:00 pm

The year we swept all 3 teams that beat us in the SB.

And the Historian was there.


First ever game at then Rich Stadium, pre-season game against Washington on August 17, 1973!

Do you still have your coin?

The Historian does.


1988 vs the Pack on Halloween. The Bills won 28-0, it was really cold and windy for that time of year. I remember Kelly only had something like 80 yards or so in passing. I do remember Leon Seals recovering a fumble for a touchdown.

Don Majkowskis homecoming. I got head-butted by Cornelius Bennet at that one. (I had a helmet on)


It was week 14 1979, December something :lol: against the Denver Broncos led by Craig Morton.


It was a miserable day, It took us a long time to get to the stadium in a jeep. Tractor Trailers were jack knifed all over the thruway.

We lost on a last minute field goal 19-16 to Denver.

I was hooked on Bills football after that. We had a great time.

Snow game. Miserable conditions. And the Historian was there.

[Historian]

December 93 versus the Broncos, I'm pretty sure.

I'm only confident about that because:

A. I was 7 years old so it had to be 1993.

B. December because it was bitterly bitterly cold and my dad and me left at halftime because I couldn't feel my feet anymore.

C. The team we were playing were wearing bright orange with blue helmets.

The only other facts I remember was that we ended up winning and I repeatedly high fived the middle aged woman sitting next to me.

December 12, 1992.

A Saturday nationally televised game. Elway was injured, Tommy Maddox played.

Bills 27
Broncs 17

[shelby]

December 5, 1993. The Bills hosted the Raiders on a very cold day. Beebe had an amazing 65 yd. TD catch that left me breathless. The Bills were winning until Timmy Brown scored a TD with 5 minutes left on the clock. We lost, 25-24. i froze my narrow ass off, but it was an amazing experience.

[Historian]

December 5, 1993. The Bills hosted the Raiders on a very cold day. Beebe had an amazing 65 yd. TD catch that left me breathless. The Bills were winning until Timmy Brown scored a TD with 5 minutes left on the clock. We lost, 25-24. i froze my narrow ass off, but it was an amazing experience.

We were winning the entire game until Thurman (of all people) fumbled with a couple minutes left. (Ironically, that's the only time I had ever seen him do that in his career...usually he won it for us in the last few seconds)

I remember that game well. I have video of it. It was right after knee surgery, and I was on crutches so my wife wanted to capture the moment, lol.

[chernobylwraiths]

1964 at the Rockpile against the Houston Oilers. One win on the road to our first AFL championship!

But was the Historian there?

[Historian]

But was the Historian there?


Oh, and my first game was a Preseason game against the Falcons on 9/5/70.

We lost 10-7.

:rolleyes:

[CLo_in_Roch]

It was in 1984, against Miami and we lost. We were now 0-3 and I think we went on to lose another 8 games in a row.

Now that I think about it, I was 15yrs old -- my son's got it made -- his first was at 3 and he's been to three games already. I gotta stop spoiling him.

[chernobylwraiths]

:rolleyes:

You should have been there!

[Buckets]

Hard to remember 46 years ago.

[blotsfan]

My first game attended was the greatest comeback in NFL history vs the Houston oilers! Nice first game to go to!

[BlackMetalNinja]

Butler set the team record for receiving yards that day, (255) which was just recently broken by Moulds I think.


And the Historian was fired!!!

Lee Evans broke it last year against Houston, he had 2 - 83 yard TD catches in that game. How can you forget the most recent of things and remember all the old stuff!

[kgun12]

Billsology it is probably at my dads house in the Attic, but I'm sure we have one somewhere! That was so long ago, I remember the coin because you mentioned it, but I don't remember much about it!

[Historian]

And the Historian was fired!!!

Lee Evans broke it last year against Houston, he had 2 - 83 yard TD catches in that game. How can you forget the most recent of things and remember all the old stuff!

First sign of alzheimers I guess.

sigh

[chubluv]

October 22, 1978:

Bills 5
Bengals 0

I wasn't at that game, but I remember it. Lou Piccone scored a safety I think.


:up: Thanks Historian!!!!

[hammerbillsfan]

2003 vs Indy, damn we almost won that game. :sigh:

[Typ0]

First sign of alzheimers I guess.

sigh

maybe better beer would help ;)