AL BEMILLER
Center
No. 50
Syracuse
Al started 13 of the 14 games he played last season after starting all 14 every year beginning with his rookie campaign in 1961. He's quick to pivot after snapping the ball. Al enjoys hand-to-hand combat with the defender waiting for him across the line of scrimmage.
BILLY SHAW
Guard
No. 66
Georgia Tech
Billy challenges himself every day- in practice, in the film room and on the day of a game. He's a great blocker for both passing and rushing.
An AFL All-Star for the sixth straight year in 1967, Billy was first-team All-AFL from 1962-1966.
JOE O'DONNELL
Guard
No. 67
Michigan
Last season Joe once again proved himself a determined blocker and a rugged competitor who gives all-out effort until the whistle blows.
Joe attended Michigan on an academic scholarship and made the Big Ten academic team in both 1963 and '64. He played fullback, guard and tackle in his three varsity seasons and was captain of the 1964 team.
STEW BARBER
Offensive Tackle
No. 78
Penn State
"Now in his eighth year with the Bills, Stew has been the club's starting left tackle since 1962. Previously, he spent his rookie year as an outside linebacker. Stew signed with the Bills after considering going with the Dallas Cowboys."
-1968 Topps No. 44
DICK HUDSON
Offensive Tackle
No. 79
Memphis State
"Described as a man with educated hands, Dick Hudson provides Bills' quarterbacks with sound protection from his slot at right tackle. A beefy individual standing 6-4 and weighing 262 pounds, he makes it impossible for pass rushers to use their hands on him because his own hands are constantly in motion.
Dick originally was drafted by the Chargers when he came out of Memphis State in 1962, but was acquired a year later by the Bills in a trade involving Tobin Rote."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1968
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