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Buffalo Bills: Memorable home opener moments from past 20 years

By Brandon Croce

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the staduim during the first half of the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the staduim during the first half of the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly talks to the crowd before the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly talks to the crowd before the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

Remembering Ralph Wilson

The 2014 home opener was one filled with mixed emotions for Bills’ fans. This would be the first home game since the passing of the franchise’s only owner to that point, Ralph Wilson. The Hall of Fame owner had passed away the previous March at the age of 95.

While the game was played with a heavy heart, there was also excitement, and relief, for Bills fans. It was only six days prior to this game that news broke that Terry Pegula had reached an agreement to purchase the franchise and be the team’s next owner.

Prior to this news, there was some uncertainty about what exactly would happen to the team and if they would even remain in Buffalo. There was rumors that people like Donald Trump and even Bon Jovi, who would likely move the team to Toronto, were pursing the team.

The Bills went on to win this game over the Miami Dolphins 29-10 but the circumstances surrounding the game will be remembered more.

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