What a day to be a Buffalo Bills fan!
After years of wondering what would happen to the beloved Bills after the passing of founder Ralph Wilson Jr, the city of Buffalo finally has an answer.
The team will be staying in the only city it has known for many, many years to come.
Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula continues to invest his money in the city of Buffalo, NY by buying the city’s other professional sports franchise. The sale was first reported by Joe Buscaglia of WGR550 AM.
League source tells me that the deal between the #Bills and Terry and Kim Pegula is done. Now just pending league approval
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) September 9, 2014
According to various reports, the selling price of the team was $1.4 billion. The deal is still pending league approval, which will take place at the NFL’s owners meeting on October 7th and 8th. For now though, Buffalo can rejoice as their team will be here for generations to come. Reactions from the media and former players have been pouring in and will be updated throughout the day:
Excited to hear the Bills are staying in their rightful place- Buffalo. Great people, great sports town. Great for the town, and the NFL
— David Nelson (@DavidNelson86) September 9, 2014
The dark cloud of uncertainty concerning the Future of the #Bills has been lifted. Great day for Buffalo. Great day for fans.
— Jeff Russo (@JeffRussoWKBW) September 9, 2014
I’m listening to a fan openly crying on @hsimon62 @JeremyWGR show. Congrats Bills fans. This really is happening. — Paul Hamilton (@pham1717) September 9, 2014
I know I haven’t been around long (only 27 years old), but this has to be the biggest day in Buffalo sports history. No doubt in my mind. — Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) September 9, 2014
BUFFALO!!!!!!!!!!!!! … that is all. — Erin Kelly (@erinkelly12) September 9, 2014
As an ex #Bills player I’m very happy to see that the team is sold to a family who will keep them in WNY! Great football town! #BillsMafia — Dustin Fox (@DustinFox37) September 9, 2014
I’m ecstatic for the fans in Buffalo that they will get to keep their team. Way to go #BillsMafia. — Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) September 9, 2014
So pumped for Bills fans by Pegula news. Let’s go Buffalo! — Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) September 9, 2014
The Pegulas are the perfect choice to carry on Ralph Wilson’s legacy. Looking fwd to working w/ them & keeping the @buffalobills in WNY!
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) September 9, 2014
“Ralph would have been pleased” More from Mary Wilson on the sale of the #Bills: http://t.co/GwPt7t6FN7
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) September 9, 2014
Congratulations, Bills fans.
— Tim Graham (@ByTimGraham) September 9, 2014
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