Fan mail address
Buffalo Bills
New Era Field
1 Bills Drive
Orchard Park, NY 14127-2237
USA
Address information
New Era Field
(Stadium)
1 Bills Drive
Orchard Park, NY 14127-2237
USA
Phone: (716) 648-1800
Fax: (716) 648-3126
The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are a member of the AFC East division in the National Football League (NFL). Known for their passionate fan base, the Bills have a rich history marked by both significant successes and challenges. The team has become a symbol of resilience and determination in the Buffalo community.
The Bills were established in 1960 as part of the American Football League (AFL), with their first owner, Ralph Wilson Jr., being a driving force behind the team’s creation. The franchise was named after a local popularity contest, selecting the name “Bills” in homage to the famous Wild West showman Buffalo Bill Cody. The team’s original colors were blue, white, and red, representing the patriotic spirit of the region.
In their inaugural season, the Bills finished with a record of 5-8-1 but quickly began to make a name for themselves in the league. Led by coach Lamar Hunt and quarterback Jack Kemp, the Bills experienced a modicum of success during their early years, including winning the AFL Championship in 1964 and 1965.
The AFL and NFL merged in 1970, and the Bills became part of the NFL’s AFC. The team continued to build its reputation in the early 1970s, thanks to talented players like running back O.J. Simpson, who became the first player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season in 1973. Simpson’s electrifying playing style and charisma drew significant attention to the franchise.
