Class of 1995, Hall of Fame Members
Buffalo Bills Quarterback The April 30, 1985 trade which sent Joe Ferguson to the Detroit Lions marked the end of an era in Bills football. Joe left as the Bills’ career leader in seasons played (12), games (168), pass attempts (4,166), completions (2,188),...
Class of 1995, Hall of Fame Members
Buffalo Sabres Broadcaster On the night of October 10, 1970, a new National Hockey League franchise took the ice at the Civic Center in Pittsburgh to challenge the Penguins. High above the ice, a young broadcaster from Kingston, Ontario took to the mike to broadcast...
Class of 1995, Hall of Fame Members
Olympic Cyclist A berth on the U.S. Olympic Team is a source of pride not only to an athlete, but to his community as well. In 1952, 1956 and 1960, cyclist Dick Cortright honored his hometown of Buffalo with appearances at the summer Olympic Games, becoming the first...
Class of 2009, Hall of Fame Members
Coach, Athletic Administator When someone starts a career in 1954, many would expect that this individual would not be a major contributor to his profession 55 years later. At the young age of 85, George Killian is ignoring this preconception and is still active in...
Class of 1994, Hall of Fame Members
Professional Golfer When it comes to golf, Lancy Smith is considered the best woman player to ever come out of Western New York. Lancy grew up in a golf family. Her father often scored in the high 70s, and her two older brothers were also low-handicap players, so it...
