Tom Sestak

Tom Sestak

Buffalo Bills Defensive Lineman In 1962, the Buffalo Bills drafted a tight end in the 17th round from little McNeese State, a school not particularly well known for turning out pro stars. It turned out to be one of the best draft picks in the history of the franchise....
Joseph Shifflet

Joseph Shifflet

HS Wrestling & Football Coaching Great Even after four decades of coaching, Joe Shifflet still considers himself a student of the game. He rarely starts a season without attending a coaching clinic. “There’s always a few new things you can...
Fred Silver

Fred Silver

Golfer While golf as a healthful leisure activity can be enjoyed for a lifetime, few golfers remain competitive at the highest levels of the sport for more than a decade or two. The Buffalo area boasts such a marvel in Fred Silver, who has demonstrated rare and...
Robert “Rip” Simonick

Robert “Rip” Simonick

Buffalo native Robert “Rip” Simonick is a living history of hockey in Buffalo. His career started in 1964 when he and his brother Paul went to work as stick boys for the Buffalo Bisons of the American Hockey League. While attending Buffalo State College,...
O.J. Simpson

O.J. Simpson

Buffalo Bills Running Back O.J. Simpson, who played with the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills from 1969-1977, is without question the greatest player to ever wear the team’s red, white and blue. Greatness was no stranger to Simpson even before his...