Center
No. 50
Syracuse
Strong, tough and durable Al Bemiller took over as the Bills' starting center and played all 14 games in his rookie season. He's an outstanding blocker who truly distinguished himself on pass protection, thus quickly earning the respect of Buffalo football fans.
In his college days at Syracuse, Al was All-East and was voted 'the college center with the best potential.'
"One of the three outstanding offensive line rookies playing shoulder to shoulder in 1961 for the Bills. The Bills expect Bemiller to become one of football's top centers. He's an exceptionally fine all-around blocker who excels in pass protection.
Bemiller was tutored as an All-East collegian by all-time pro great Jim Ringo. He figures to play in 1962 at 240 pounds, up fifteen from a year ago. Drafted seventh in 1960 as the 'college center with the best pro potential,' he beat out Dan McGrew, the 1960 AFL second-team all-star, early in spring camp to win the job."
-1962 Buffalo Bills Official Program (War Memorial Stadium)
BILLY SHAW
Guard
No. 66
Georgia Tech
"A former All-American tackle at Georgia Tech, Shaw was switched to guard as a rookie last year and proved to be one of the outstanding linemen in the AFL. A native of Atlanta, he was the No. 2 draft pick of the Bills and was a regular almost from the day he reported to training camp.
Extremely fast, tough and mobile, Billy improved steadily during the season and became one of the league's finest stationary pass protection and 'play lead' blockers."
-1962 Fleer No. 16
CHUCK MUELHAUPT
Guard
No. 70
Iowa State
Chuck played all 14 games last year and fortified Buffalo's offensive line for a second season.
In Game 10 of the season against the Texans at the Cotton Bowl, he achieved rare recognition for a guard. With Buffalo holding a 23-20 lead in the fourth quarter, Chuck was playing on special teams when he recovered a Dallas fumble in the end zone for an insurance touchdown in what would be a 30-20 Buffalo win.
STEW BARBER
Offensive Tackle
No. 77
Penn State
"At 22 years old, he was the baby of the 1961 Bills, the only rookie to crack the starting defensive unit. He was tried as an offensive guard before taking at right outside linebacker. He's one of the hardest and most authoritative tacklers in pro football. He overcame, by hard work and perseverance, an early-season tendency to commit too quickly, due to a lack of experience.
Experts predict a bright future for Barber. All-East at Penn State, he was drafted No. 4 by the Bills, No. 2 by the Cowboys."
-1962 Buffalo Bills Official Program, War Memorial Stadium
HAROLD OLSON
Offensive Tackle
No. 74
Clemson
For a second year, the 250-pound youngster out of Clemson fortified an improving Buffalo offensive line. Coach Saban has no worries about Chuck's reliability at his tackle position.
As a collegian, Harold clearly demonstrated his ability to block for Tiger passers.
KEN RICE
Offensive Tackle
No. 75
Auburn
"As a newcomer, Ken Rice of the Buffalo Bills took his place among the fine tackles in pro football. And he'll get better."
-Murray Olderman, All-Pro 1962 Football
"Football sages predict that Kenny will develop into the best offensive lineman in the league. Fast and agile despite his bulk, this former All-American from Auburn proved a rookie find last year. Kenny was named to the second AFL team on offense.
He proved his versatility by running back a couple of kickoffs for the Bills last year."
-1962 Fleer No. 17
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