buffalo bills (football team)

Presents the history of the Buffalo Bills football team through text and photographs.

"Beyond the X's and O's is the previously unpublished story of how a long-term stadium lease was negotiated and signed by New York's Erie County, the state, and the Buffalo Bills football team. Told by Mark C. Poloncarz, the elected executive of the community that owned the stadium, we are given a rare glimpse into the long, difficult, but ultimately rewarding effort to successfully conclude negotiations between an NFL franchise, the National Football League, and a multitude of players from the political arena including Governor Andrew Cuomo and US Senator Chuck Schumer. Poloncarz discusses the financial side of sports and reveals how the county was able to navigate what proved to be often turbulent waters. Complicating negotiations was an on-going frenzy in the local news media, hungry for any news about the new lease, and Bills team owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr., who was 92 and had said the team would be sold upon his death. In the end a new lease was signed and the Bill remained in Buffalo at time when a number of other cities watched their teams relocate to other cities"--.

Explores the life and career of Josh Allen, quarterback for the Buffalo Bills football team.

"An overview of the Buffalo Bills football team, covering their origins, their home stadium, their mascot, famous players and coaches, and well-known plays throughout the team's history"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life and career of Josh Allen, quarterback for the Buffalo Bills football team.

Introduces readers to the best of the best from the Buffalo Bills through the years.

Introduces readers to the best of the best from the Buffalo Bills through the years.

A history of the National Football League's Buffalo Bills, highlighting memorable moments and looking at standout players such as Cookie Gilchrist and Josh Allen.

Text and illustrations look at the Buffalo Bills professional football team, discussing where they play, legends of the past, stars of today, and all-time records.

"When the halftime flag football game begins, all of Billy Buffalo's friends want him to join in. After Hall-of-Fame wide receiver Andre Reed gives Billy words of encouragement, will Billy let his fears keep him from playing or will he join his friends for the big game."--Back cover.