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— It was the first meeting of the Ralph Wilson Stadium Wall of Fame committee since the Bills’ team owner and facility’s namesake passed away in March.
Oh, he hadn’t been at the actual gathering for three years due to health concerns. But even in his 90s, Ralph’s input was a major part of our selection process. He didn’t have a vote, but always offered his thoughts, which we strongly considered ... though occasionally taking a different path.
On Wednesday it was different.
Our group is down to eight with the passing of legendary Buffalo News sports writer Larry Felser last year and the absence of former Channel 2 sports director Ed Kilgore, who now works for Sabres owner Terry Pegula.
That left retired play-by-play man Van Miller, his successor, John Murphy, former Bills’ trainer Eddie Abramoski, one-time Director of Archives Denny Lynch, Mark Gaughan and Milt Northrup of the News, Leo Roth from the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle and yours truly to make the choice.
It didn’t take long.
Oh, we had our list of deserving players ... but a suggestion from Murphy clinched it instantly.
“Murph” allowed that none of our other candidates belonged on the “Wall” more than Miller.
Duh!
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