As you know, Ralph Wilson initially wanted an AFL Miami franchise in 1959 rather than one in Buffalo. His request for a Miami franchise was rejected so he settled for an AFL team in Buffalo.
Was it the AFL that rejected it or was it the City of Miami?
What I can't seem to find out is why was Ralph denied the Miami franchise?
It wasn't that the Miami franchise went to some other owner in 1960. Miami did not get a franchise until 1965 to start in 1966.
I criticize Ralph for his long history of poor on field performance, but no one can question his business sense. Did he know in 1960 that the City of Buffalo had already peaked in terms of relevance compared to the City of Miami?
Anyone know how this went down?
Was it the AFL that rejected it or was it the City of Miami?
What I can't seem to find out is why was Ralph denied the Miami franchise?
It wasn't that the Miami franchise went to some other owner in 1960. Miami did not get a franchise until 1965 to start in 1966.
I criticize Ralph for his long history of poor on field performance, but no one can question his business sense. Did he know in 1960 that the City of Buffalo had already peaked in terms of relevance compared to the City of Miami?
Anyone know how this went down?
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