Ernie Warlick- TE 1962-65

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Ernie Warlick- TE

Lou Saban knew a few things about Ernie Warlick, a three-time all-star tight end with the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders, when he took over as Buffalo’s head coach in 1962. He knew Warlick could catch. He knew Warlick could block. And he knew Warlick’s telephone number. During Saban and Warlick’s first year, the Bills went 7-6-1, their first winning season, ever. Buffalo’s leading quarterback Warren Rabb completed 67 passes, and 35 of them were to Warlick. He was a good counter-punch to another first-year Bill - running back Cookie Gilchrist. Quarterback Jack Kemp also joined the Bills that season after being claimed on waivers from San Diego.Two years later, Warlick totaled 23 catches and earned his third consecutive trip to the AFL All-Star Game. Meanwhile, the Bills compiled a 12-2 record and earned their first league title.In the 1965 Championship game, Warlick’s final game with the Bills began with an 18 yard TD pass from Kemp. It would be al the points needed, as the Bills blanked the Chargers 23-0. In four seasons, he had 90 receptions for a 17.2 yards per catch average and four touchdowns. He added five more catches for 76 yards in the two AFL title games.
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