Buffalo Bills History

  Professional football can be a fickle business. Sometimes, players who appear to have pro potential end up not making a team and have to enter the “real world.” Such was the case with Jack Kemp. https://twitter.com/nflpastplayers/status/1543290104575320065 After being selected in the 1957 NFL Draft, Kemp was on and off the rosters of five different teams … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jack Kemp (Complete Story)

  The stereotype of the “ideal” NFL quarterback being a specific size and weight can be a bit shortsighted (pun intended). Players who don’t meet the specific requirements can be overlooked or discarded too early. Even if a player has the tools necessary to play in the NFL, his short stature will be a negative in the eyes of pro personnel evaluators. This is … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Doug Flutie (Complete Story)

  Howard Ballard, who stood 6'6" and weighed 325 pounds, was an imposing figure on the Buffalo Bills' offensive line for six seasons. The gargantuan Ballard plowed through incoming pass rushers with ease. No wonder he earned the nickname "House" during his glory days in the National Football League. Ballard was instrumental in protecting Pro Bowl quarterback Jim … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Howard Ballard (Story)

  Ron McDole was one of the best defensive ends in Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins franchise history. It's hard to fathom McDole became a football legend considering he wasn't sure about embarking on a career on the pro gridiron. McDole also dealt with migraine seizures early in his pro football career that put a bull's-eye on his back. He seemed destined … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ron McDole (Complete Story)