This Day in Bills History

by The Zone's Historian

1962- The Bills lose to the Oilers 17-14. The Bills lost because the referees forgot to call for the two minute warning.

1973- Tom Dempsey's 26 yard field goal sails wide right, giving the Bills a 27-26 victory over the Eagles at Rich Stadium.

1979- In his only visit to Rich Stadium, Walter Payton rushes for 155 yards, and vaults for the games only score, as the Bears defeat the Bills, 7-0.

1984- The Bills play their designated Silver Anniversary Game, as they lose at home to the Philadelphia Eagles , 27-17. All attendees were given a free poster upon entering the stadium.

1990- On a special Sunday night game on TNT, the Bills come back to spank the Raiders 38-24. The highlight of the game was Nate Odomes ripping the ball out of Willie Gault's hands, and scoring a touchdown 49 yards in the other direction.