The Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame was created in 1980 to honor former players, administrators and coaches who have played significant roles in the team's history. To be eligible for induction, an individual must have played with the Bills for at least three years and be retired from professional football. Also eligible are other individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Bills, including administrators and coaches. Selections are made by a distinguished panel composed of club personnel and media members.
WALL OF FAME MEMBERS
2017 Cookie Gilchrist
2015 Lou Saban
2014 Van Miller
2012 Bill Polian
2011 Phil Hansen
2010 Booker Edgerson
2008 Bruce Smith
2007 Steve Tasker
2006 Andre Reed
2005 Thurman Thomas
2004 Jim Ritcher
2003 Darryl Talley
2002 Kent Hull
2001 Fred Smerlas
2001 Jim Kelly
2000 George Saimes
2000 Bob Kalsu
1999 Edward Abramoski
1998 Robert James
1997 Joe DeLamielleure
1996 Marv Levy
1995 Joe Ferguson
1994 Mike Stratton
1993 Elbert Dubenion
1992 The 12th Man
1989 Ralph C. Wilson Jr.
1988 Billy Shaw
1987 Tom Sestak
1985 Patrick J. McGroder
1984 Jack Kemp
1980 O.J. Simpson
RALPH C. WILSON JR. STATUE
The Bills announced in 2015 that the organization would commission a statue to be made of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. The statue is displayed outside of New Era Field in Founder's Plaza.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. passed away at the age of 95. Mr. Wilson was the sole owner of the Bills franchise for 54 seasons after purchasing the team on October 28, 1959. Under his leadership, the Bills won two American Football League Championships in 1964 and 1965 and appeared in an unprecedented four consecutive Super Bowls in the 1990s.
The construction of the statue was a collaborative effort between Terry and Kim Pegula and Mary Wilson. Founder's Plaza, the current location of the statue, is located northwest of The Bills Store at New Era Field.
Mr. Wilson's statue is the first statue in history to be displayed on the grounds of New Era Field. The life-size statue is based on a photo taken of Mr. Wilson with Thurman Thomas along the sidelines on October 21, 1990 during Buffalo's 30-27 victory over the New York Jets.
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