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sports1 year ago

Lions and Bills: Rust Belt Rivals Eye Super Bowl Showdown

Buffalo and Detroit, two Rust Belt cities with rich sports histories and passionate fan bases, are dreaming of a potential Super Bowl matchup between their NFL teams, the Bills and the Lions. Both cities have faced economic challenges and have long been deprived of football championships, with the Bills losing four consecutive Super Bowls in the 1990s and the Lions yet to make a Super Bowl appearance. The article highlights the cultural and historical connections between the two cities, including shared sports figures and the legacy of Ralph Wilson, the late Bills founder and Detroit businessman. As both teams show promise this season, a Super Bowl clash would be a significant event for both communities.

sports2 years ago

Bills' new stadium construction underway with emotional tribute to victims.

Mary Wilson, the wife of the late Ralph Wilson, expressed her admiration for Buffalo Bills' owner Terry Pegula's remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the team's new stadium. She believes that her husband would be proud of the Pegulas and the Bills' legacy, which will always be in Western New York. The ceremony focused on the length of the stadium lease, with a 30-year deal to keep the Bills in the area. Wilson wore her husband's Hall of Fame ring during the event.