Historian
09-10-2005, 05:58 AM
1967- In one of the greatest comebacks of the franchise, the Bills, who were down 17-0, came back to score 20 fourth quarter points, to defeat the New York Jets 20-17 in the season opener at War Memorial Stadium.
1973- Earl Edwards was acquired from the 49ers, in a trade for running back Randy Jackson.
1976- After vowing never to come back to Buffalo, OJ signs a three year deal worth 2.5 million, making him the highest paid football player in the NFL.
1985- Bruce Mathison was brought in for a workout, and was signed as a backup to Vince Ferragamo. Joe Dufek was immediately waived.
1989- Jim Kelly calls his own number, drops back to pass, and runs straight up the gut for a touchdown, as the Bills rally from an eleven point deficit with three minutes to go, to defeat the fish 27-24 at Joe Robbie Stadium.
1995- The Bills overcome a 9-0 deficit to defeat the expansion Carolina Panthers, 31-9.
2000- Rob Johnson throws for 259 yards and three touchdowns, as the Bills defeat the Pack, 27-18 at the Ralph.
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1973- Earl Edwards was acquired from the 49ers, in a trade for running back Randy Jackson.
1976- After vowing never to come back to Buffalo, OJ signs a three year deal worth 2.5 million, making him the highest paid football player in the NFL.
1985- Bruce Mathison was brought in for a workout, and was signed as a backup to Vince Ferragamo. Joe Dufek was immediately waived.
1989- Jim Kelly calls his own number, drops back to pass, and runs straight up the gut for a touchdown, as the Bills rally from an eleven point deficit with three minutes to go, to defeat the fish 27-24 at Joe Robbie Stadium.
1995- The Bills overcome a 9-0 deficit to defeat the expansion Carolina Panthers, 31-9.
2000- Rob Johnson throws for 259 yards and three touchdowns, as the Bills defeat the Pack, 27-18 at the Ralph.
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