Buffalo Bills Collecting and Fan Guide
Overview
Although they were one of the best teams in NFL during the late-80s and early-90s, the Buffalo Bills will always be remembered for their Super Bowl defeats. Despite never achieving the ultimate NFL goal, the history of the franchise is filled with elite collecting options and the team has currently reloaded with several young stars that are emerging as viable hobby options.
The Buffalo Bills were established in 1960 as a charter member of the AFL and made the jump to the NFL in 1970 during the AFL-NFL merger. Outside of a short run in the mid-1960s, the Bills did not experience much team success in their first few decades. Collectors from this period were still in luck, however, thanks to names like Jack Kemp and O.J. Simpson.
Things began to trend up when Chuck Knox was hired as the head coach in 1978. His tenure was not that long, but in addition to leading the team to a few playoff appearances, Knox was responsible for drafting Jim Kelly in 1983. Although he decided to play for the USFL, once the league folded, Kelly joined the Bills. In Knox's final season as coach, Buffalo drafted Bruce Smith and Andre Reed. When Knox left for Seattle, the Bills hired Marv Levy. The last piece was Thurman Thomas.
Under Levy, the team made the playoffs each year from 1988 to 1993. In addition to regularly winning the AFC East, the Bills remain the only team to ever appear in four consecutive Super Bowls. History will remember the four straight losses from 1991 to 1994. Although three were sound defeats, the one that stings the most is the loss in 1991 to the Giants where the Bills' kicker missed the winning field goal near the end of the game.
This marked the high point for the Buffalo Bills and the team was largely disbanded by the end of the decade. Since then, the Bills have very little success to speak of and have not made the playoffs at all in the new millennium. Despite persistent rumors that the team would be purchased and moved, the new owners have confirmed the team will remain in Buffalo. Although the transformation back into a winning franchise has not yet materialized, the Bills have added talented players in the draft, including C.J. Spiller, E.J. Manuel and Sammy Watkins.
Collectors have plenty of options when it comes to merchandise and collectibles for the Buffalo Bills. Using the tabs above, check out the top Buffalo Bills players to collect, top merchandise and jersey options, autograph guide, game tickets and the most watched Buffalo Bills cards and memorabilia on eBay.
TTM Autographs
Another option for collectors looking to get autographs is TTM or "Through the mail." A complete guide to the process can be seen here: How to Get (Almost) Free Autographs Through the Mail.
Although it is not a lock, Buffalo Bills fans looking to take advantage of this can try their luck with current players and coaches using the following address:
"Insert Specific Player/Coach/Executive"
c/o Buffalo Bills
Ralph Wilson Stadium
1 Bills Drive
Orchard Park, NY 14217
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Fan Gear
Buffalo Bills Jerseys & Gear Guide
Looking for something to support your team? There are tons of options for Buffalo Bills fans across all budgets. Normal price ranges are noted when available. View a complete breakdown of the jersey options using our detailed NFL jersey guide.
Buffalo Bills Jersey Guide
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Buffalo Bills T-Shirts & Hats
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Cards
Buffalo Bills Football Card Guide
Much of the collecting interest for the Buffalo Bills is centered around the Super Bowl teams of the 1990s. View cards for the top former and current members of the Bills below.
Top Former Players & Coaches
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Other Buffalo Bills All-Time Greats
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Top Current Players
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Autographs
Buffalo Bills Autograph Guide
When shopping for autographed items, it is highly recommended to only purchased signed pieces that have been authenticated by a reputable company. Top options include PSA, JSA, Mounted Memories, UDA, Panini Authentic and Tristar.
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Signed Buffalo Bills Photographs
Signed Buffalo Bills Jerseys
Signed Buffalo Bills Helmets
Signed Buffalo Bills Footballs
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Tickets
Buffalo Bills Game Tickets
If you are looking for tickets to see the Buffalo Bills play, it might be an overwhelming experience. Luckily for fans, NFL stadiums hold a lot of spectators. After selecting a specific game, the first thing to decide is how much you want to spend and where you want to sit.
From there, it can get messy given all the choices for purchasing tickets. With that in mind, we have complied the best options for buying tickets. Simply follow the link to each ticket source for any available Buffalo Bills tickets. Be aware that the NFL regular season basically runs from September to January and the playoffs continue until the beginning of February.
Hot List
Buffalo Bills Hot List
Check out the most watched Buffalo Bills cards, gear and memorabilia on eBay. The guide is constantly updated with real-time information, so bookmark this page for future reference.
More Info
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