They are the only team in history to win buffalo bills afc championship four seasons in a row. Instead of kicking the gamewinning field goal to win the super bowl, he instead booted his narrative into two immensely successful movie scripts. The buffalo bills have been to 19 playoffs and 4 super bowls since 1963. The first defeat came at the hands of the new york giants when a last second, potential gamewinning field goal attempt by scott norwood sailed wide right. Buffalo 66 is a 1998 crime comedydrama film written and directed by vincent gallo, starring. In terms of tenure, marv levy has coached more games 182 and seasons 12 than any other coach in franchise history. May 25, 2009 in the early 1990s, the buffalo bills attained an unprecedented accomplishment by appearing in four straight super bowls, which no other team had ever done. They are the only nfl club to advance to the big game four times in a row.
The buffalo bills radio network is flagshipped at wgr, am 550 in buffalo, owned by entercom. Top 5 reasons you cant blame the buffalo bills youtube. Buffalo closes the season with the miami dolphins, but the two games that jump out are matchups with the two teams that battled for the super bowl. The bills lost their first of four consecutive super bowl games, and this loss was the closest the team got as the next three super bowls ended with the bills losing by considerable margins points to the washington redskins in super bowl xxvi, 35 points to the dallas cowboys in super bowl xxvii, and 17 points to the cowboys in super bowl xxviii, respectively.
The bills played in an amazing four consecutive super bowls in the 19901993 seasons, and was the first team to do so. If the super bowl had been instituted that year, the packers would have qualified and faced the buffalo bills of the afl. Minnesota vikings 2 viii and ix they also lost super bowl xi, and were knocked out of the 197576 playoffs by the eventual super bowl x losers, the dallas cowboys, for three losses in four seasons. A look back at not just better days, but the best of days for bills fans, as we approach the super bowl. As of 2014, the bills have yet to return to the super bowl. Get fantastic buffalo bills rings that will instantly make you a part of this historic team. With brian kenny, troy aikman, ottis anderson, nick bakay. The buffalo bills made four consecutive super bowl appearances each january from 1991 to 1994, losing each contest. Bills are the first team to lose four consecutive super.
Apart from that one period during the 1990s when they were exceptionally good, management of the team really hasnt been committed to building a consistent winning team. The title refers to the buffalo bills american football team, who had not won a championship since. Buffalo and wide right, broken hearts and no illusions. One of the sole bright spots for the bills was don beebes rundown and strip of leon lett after lett had returned a fumble inside the bills 5yard line and was on his way to scoring. Take full advantage of this opportunity to support the nfl that you love so much without breaking the bank. As a member of the american football league, the bills won two league titles 1964 and 1965.
Jim kelly 19861996 kelly is unquestionably the best quarterback in franchise history. In the early 1990s, the buffalo bills attained an unprecedented accomplishment by appearing in four straight super bowls, which no other team had ever done. Watch nfl 1991 super bowl xxv new york giants vs buffalo bills us sportsclassics by wayne johnson on dailymotion. The second nfl team to represent buffalo, new york, the bills were founded by ralph wilson, who owned the team from its establishment until his death in 2014. Four falls of buffalo, one of the better entries in the sixyearold franchise, focuses on the bills of the early 1990s, who have evolved from a punch line for losing four super bowls in a. Buffalo 66 is a 1998 crime comedydrama film written and directed by vincent gallo, starring gallo, christina ricci, ben gazzara and anjelica huston. You have one from the ignorant callous fan that says well they lost 4 straight super bowls. The seattle seahawks are now owners of a lombardi trophy, meaning that there are now only teams in the nfl that have not yet won a super bowl. Jan 22, 2018 espn classics top 5 reasons show counts down the reasons nfl fans shouldnt blame the early 90s buffalo bills for losing 4 straight super bowls. The 2020 nfl schedule was officially released thursday and the buffalo bills season begins once again with the new york jets, but this time the bills will open the season at home. The miami dolphins appeared in three consecutive super bowls vi, vii, and viii winning the last two, and coming within one win of three consecutive super bowl titles.
The buffalo bills finished the national football leagues 1992 season with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, and finished second in the afc east division. The bills will get defending super bowl champion kansas city chiefs. Or bgoing in with a perfect record to the sb only to lose the sb 1801 07 patriots. Aug 07, 2014 when you think back to the buffalo bills team that made it to 4 straight super bowls, there are two schools of thought. The plot revolves around billy brown gallo, a man who kidnaps a young tapdancer ricci and forces her to pretend to be his wife to impress his parents gazzara and huston after he gets released from prison. Feb 03, 2014 the seattle seahawks are now owners of a lombardi trophy, meaning that there are now only teams in the nfl that have not yet won a super bowl.
Buffalo bills 4 super bowls xxv, xxvi, xxvii, and xxviii the only team to appear in four straight super bowls, they lost in all four appearances. The 1990 nfl season culminated with legendary head coach bill parcells and the new york giants winning their second super bowl and featured one of the most infamous missed field goals in nfl history. Buffalo bills, american professional football team based in buffalo, new york, that plays in the american football conference of the national football league and has appeared in four super bowls 199194, losing each time. Which buffalo bills quarterback lost 4 super bowls answers. Super bowl xxxii elways 1st super bowl win green bay. As minnesota received the nod for super bowl 52, i began to wonder if buffalo could ever host the event.
Feb 03, 2016 the hall of fame quarterback led the buffalo bills to four super bowls and lost all of them. They are the only team to make it to 4 consecutive super bowls and they are the only team to lose 4 consecutive super bowls. The bills went to four straight super bowls from 19901993, but they arent remembered for that feat. Their standing record for the playoffs is 1415 and their record for super bowls is 04. Then you have a more respectful set of players and fans that marvel at the feat of making it to four straight. Feb 02, 2017 the buffalo bills played in their last super bowl over 20 years ago, but there are still quite a few entries in the super bowl record book held by either bills players or the team as a whole. American football coach chuck dichter has worked wonders with the buffalo bills, and is even confident to crown his career with a super bowl victory, but before. Humphrey metrodome in minneapolis, minnesota, the first time the city played host to a super bowl. Dec 11, 2015 in espn 30 for 30 film, 1990s bills finally get respect. Buffalo committed a super bowlrecord 9 turnovers en route to a 5217 loss, becoming the first team in nfl history to lose three consecutive super bowls. Super bowl xxviii dallas cowboys championship video vhs. But what s been remembered most is how those super bowl appearances played out, with the bills losing all four. Four falls of buffalo is a 2015 documentary film produced for espns 30 for 30 series and directed by ken rodgers of nfl films.
Buffalo bills center kent hull 67 is poised the snap the football during the bills 2019 loss to the new york giants in super bowl xxv at tampa stadium in tampa, fl on january 27, 1991. The rest of the article will look at the best and worst quarterbacks in franchise history. The record books also say the buffalo bills are the only team to play in four straight super bowls. The reigning super bowl champion kansas city chiefs are favored to repeat in 2020, according to odds released by caesars palace on saturday. Check out awesome buffalo bills rings at a real bargain. Then you have a more respectful set of players and fans that marvel at. Feb 07, 2019 i attended all four of the buffalo bills super bowl games, and regardless of the eventual gutwrench, the buildup the host citys preparation, layout and staging, and its bars and locals. Nfl 1991 super bowl xxv new york giants vs buffalo bills. The bills have the distinction of being the only team to advance to four consecutive super bowls between 1990 and 1993, but also the dubious distinction of losing all four of them. The bills closed this game to a twoscore affair, but the redskins were blasting them 240 in the third quarter and 3710 in the fourth. In 1993 they became the first team to play in four consecutive super bowls. The game was played on january 26, 1992, at the hubert h. Buffalo bills players listed alphabetically or numerically.
When you think back to the buffalo bills team that made it to 4 straight super bowls, there are two schools of thought. This is a bit misleading, as the years the nfc was better overall, it tended to be better by a wider margin than the years the afc had the better record, but still. Whats worse alosing 4 consecutive super bowls 1990s. The team did not win a single one of those super bowls, though, and their 04 record forever marks the agony of coming in second. Super bowl records held by the buffalo bills buffalo rumblings. Along the way though, the bills took part in some of the defining nfl moments of the era. Buster ramsey became the first head coach of the buffalo bills in 1960, serving for two seasons before being fired by bills owner ralph wilson after the 1961 season. Alosing 4 consecutive super bowls 1990s buffalo bills. Super bowl champion kansas city chiefs at buffalo bills part of fox sports 2020 nfl schedule submitted. The fading gray hair on jim kellys head has a story to tell. Heck, only one other team the 7173 miami dolphins even made it to three in a row. The film profiles the buffalo bills teams of the early 1990s, when the franchise became the first team to play in and lose four consecutive super bowls.
Second string was a directtotv movie starring jon voight as the the head coach of the buffalo bills who win the super bowl with second. The first of their super bowls in which they faced the new york giants was their best appearance, losing 2019. In espns 30 for 30 film, the four falls of buffalo, the super bowl teams get their due. What years did the buffalo bills go to four super bowls in a. The buffalo bills for losing four straight super bowls imdb. The 1990 nfl season culminated with legendary head coach bill parcells and the new york giants winning their second super bowl and featured one of the most infamous missed field goals in. The buffalo bills, of course, are one of those teams. John murphy is the teams current playbyplay announcer. The bills became the third team, after the minnesota vikings super bowls viii and ix and the denver broncos super bowls xxi and xxii to lose backtoback super bowls. Espn classics top 5 reasons show counts down the reasons nfl fans shouldnt blame the early 90s buffalo bills for losing 4 straight super bowls. Nfl super bowl buffalo bills championship replica fan rings. The buffalo bills still hold records when it comes to the super bowl.
The 1992 buffalo bills season was the 33rd season for the team in the national football league. Super bowl xxviii champions doesnt use the refrain until almost the 40minute mark of this 45minute highlight film of the 199394 season, which lead to 12 wins and 4 losses for dallas, culminating in a 30 victory over buffalo in the championship game. The bills qualified for their third straight super bowl appearance, but lost to the dallas. The hall of fame quarterback led the buffalo bills to four super bowls and lost all of them. Bills in 4 straight super bowls taylor blitz times.
What are the odds the buffalo bills will win super bowl lv. The nfl halloffamer, using the kgun offense, led the bills to four super bowls and produced a 10159 overall record. In espn 30 for 30 film, 1990s bills finally get respect. There have been 19 head coaches for the bills franchise. From 1990 through 1993, the bills went on an unprecedented run of afc championship victories, appearing in a record four straight super bowls. During that year run of winning the super bowl, the afc finished with the better interconference record 5 times, tied with the nfc 3 times, and had the worse record 5 times. Buffalo went to 4 straight super bowls from 199093, losing everyone. In honor of super tuesday the nfl presents, the dallas cowboys dominating the buffalo bills in super bowl 27.