Class of 1993, Hall of Fame Members
Youth and Professional Sports Benefactors In 1936 three young entrepreneurs, Ruby, Sam and Al Pastor, bought a used truck for $48 and started a new business delivering flavored soft drinks in the Bronx. In 1954, the brother relocated to Buffalo, where they experienced...
Class of 2003, Hall of Fame Members
Professional Boxer During a 34-year period from 1899-1933, the City of Buffalo reigned over the professional boxing world as home of champions. Boxing held center stage in that era, and names such as Goodrich, Kansas and Slattery were as familiar as Kelly, Smith and...
Class of 2017, Hall of Fame Members
MICHAEL PECA Home 5 Author archive for buffhall ( Page 85 ) Michael Peca was born March 26, 1974 in Toronto, Canada. Throughout his career, he was known for his leadership, toughness, and tenacity, along with an unending willingness to use his body. Mike began...
Class of 1991, Hall of Fame Members
Buffalo Sabres Center If ever there was an athlete who truly fit the description “the franchise player,” it was former Buffalo Sabre great Gilbert Perreault. The National Hockey League Sabres literally built their organization around Perreault, making him...
Class of 2006, Hall of Fame Members
Indoor Professional Soccer Legend With the exception of a championship, there is no greater satisfaction for a professional sports fan than cheering on a home-grown player, and the taste is even sweeter when the player stars for the hometown side. For eight seasons,...
