The Buffalo Bills were established in 1960 as part of the American Football League (AFL), joining the NFL with the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.¹⁾

The name “Bills” was chosen through a naming contest in honor of Buffalo Bill Cody, the famous frontiersman and showman.²⁾

The Bills won back-to-back AFL championships in 1964 and 1965 before the AFL-NFL merger.³⁾

The Bills are one of the few teams with four consecutive Super Bowl appearances (1990–1993) but have yet to win a Super Bowl.⁴⁾

In Super Bowl XXV against the New York Giants, kicker Scott Norwood’s 47-yard field goal attempt went “wide right,” and the Bills lost 20–19, one of the most memorable moments in Super Bowl history.⁵⁾

Although both the New York Jets and New York Giants play in New Jersey, the Bills are the only team that plays in New York State.⁶⁾

Quarterback Jim Kelly is one of the Bills' most iconic players and led the team to four consecutive Super Bowls.⁷⁾

Defensive end Bruce Smith holds the NFL record for most career sacks with 200 and is a Hall of Famer who spent most of his career with Buffalo.⁸⁾

Running back Thurman Thomas was a key player during the Super Bowl runs and was the NFL MVP in 1991.⁹⁾

The Bills overcame a 32-point deficit in a 1993 playoff game against the Houston Oilers, winning 41-38 in overtime—still the largest comeback in NFL history.¹⁰⁾

Originally named Rich Stadium, their home stadium was renamed Ralph Wilson Stadium in honor of the team's founding owner, Ralph Wilson Jr.¹¹⁾

The Bills’ fanbase is famously known as the Bills Mafia—a term that became popular through social media and symbolizes the fans' fierce loyalty.¹²⁾

Bills Mafia fans are known for jumping onto folding tables at tailgates, a unique and wild tradition.¹³⁾

The Bills have played in some of the snowiest games in NFL history, including the 2017 “Snow Bowl” against the Indianapolis Colts.¹⁴⁾

Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson played for the Bills and was the first player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season in 1973.¹⁵⁾