Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett

Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett

World Record Setting Runner Lewis Bennett, a Seneca Indian from the Cattaraugus Reservation, dominated the long-distance racing scene in the mid-19th century. Born in 1830, Bennett ran under the name “Deerfoot,” and achieved amazing feats on both sides of...
Cookie Berger

Cookie Berger

Golfer Western New York native and long-time Westwood Country Club member Roslyn “Cookie” Swift Berger excelled throughout a long amateur golfing career, and compiled a record featuring numerous championships, course records, and holes-in-one (eight)....
Bill Bergey

Bill Bergey

Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker While an outstanding career at a major college is the ticket to the National Football League for hundreds of players, some take a less-traveled road from more humble surroundings. Bill Bergey’s path to the NFL led from tiny Pine...
Francis J. Berst, Sr.

Francis J. Berst, Sr.

Francis J. Berst, Sr. Home 5 Tag: Fit Born in Buffalo, NY on January 12, 1912 Attended Bennett High School in Buffalo, NY Attended Manhattan College and Canisius College where he received a Master degree. Passed away on August 15, 2004 in Clarence, NY Athletic...
Dick “Destroyer” Beyer

Dick “Destroyer” Beyer

Professional Wrestler and Coach While many members of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame achieved fame on a national level, few have attained the level of popularity as a pop culture icon as that enjoyed by Dick “The Destroyer” Beyer. During a long...