"For the sixth consecutive season, WKBW Radio (1520 kc) will be the flagship station for the Buffalo Bills football network. Al Meltzer will do the play-by-play with Ed Rutkowski and Rick Azar providing color and commentary."
-Buffalo Bills Press-Radio-TV Yearbook
Friday, February 24, 2017
Sunday, February 19, 2017
1977 Free Agent Profile: Wilbur Summers
Punter
Free Agent
Louisville
"A 15th round draft pick of the Denver Broncos in 1976, he did not appear in any regular season games.
Summers holds 14 kicking records at Louisville, including most field goals in a game (3, twice), longest field goal (52 yards), most field goals and PATs in a career, and highest punting average for a game, season and career.
He was a recreation major."
-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Guide
Free Agent
Louisville
"A 15th round draft pick of the Denver Broncos in 1976, he did not appear in any regular season games.
Summers holds 14 kicking records at Louisville, including most field goals in a game (3, twice), longest field goal (52 yards), most field goals and PATs in a career, and highest punting average for a game, season and career.
He was a recreation major."
-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Guide
Thursday, February 9, 2017
1977 Free Agent Profile: Willie Smith
Cornerback
Free Agent
Morris Brown
"Smith played two years in the World Football League at Birmingham, in 1974 and 1975. Last year he had a tryout with the Denver Broncos.
He was a defensive back and an outstanding kick returner at Morris Brown. He was a food production management major."
-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Guide
Free Agent
Morris Brown
"Smith played two years in the World Football League at Birmingham, in 1974 and 1975. Last year he had a tryout with the Denver Broncos.
He was a defensive back and an outstanding kick returner at Morris Brown. He was a food production management major."
-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Guide
Saturday, February 4, 2017
1977 Free Agent Profile: Ron Slovensky
Place Kicker
Free Agent
Livingston
"Slovensky played with Birmingham of the World Football League in 1975 and last year had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. He transferred to Livingston University from Jacksonville State."
-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-TV-Radio Guide
Free Agent
Livingston
"Slovensky played with Birmingham of the World Football League in 1975 and last year had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. He transferred to Livingston University from Jacksonville State."
-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-TV-Radio Guide
Sunday, January 22, 2017
1977 Rookie Profile: Charles Romes
Cornerback
12th Round
North Carolina Central
"Romes has just one year of college playing experience. He was a transfer from Lake City Junior College (Florida) where he was the national junior college champion in the 60 and 120 yard high hurdles. Drafted for his raw physical talent, Charles has run a 4.5 second 40-yard dash."
-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Yearbook
12th Round
North Carolina Central
"Romes has just one year of college playing experience. He was a transfer from Lake City Junior College (Florida) where he was the national junior college champion in the 60 and 120 yard high hurdles. Drafted for his raw physical talent, Charles has run a 4.5 second 40-yard dash."
-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Yearbook
Monday, January 16, 2017
1977 Rookie Profile: Ron Pruitt
Defensive Tackle
6th Round
Nebraska
"An honorable mention All-American selection of the Football News in 1976, Pruitt led Nebraska's defensive linemen with 74 tackles (33 unassisted). He was a second team All-Big Eight choice last year and also won Academic All-Big Eight honors.
Pruitt missed the entire 1975 season with a broken ankle. He was second team All-Big Eight in 1974 as a sophomore when he was involved in 79 tackles and recovered four fumbles.
His college major was criminal justice. He enjoys jazz and golf."
-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Yearbook
6th Round
Nebraska
"An honorable mention All-American selection of the Football News in 1976, Pruitt led Nebraska's defensive linemen with 74 tackles (33 unassisted). He was a second team All-Big Eight choice last year and also won Academic All-Big Eight honors.
Pruitt missed the entire 1975 season with a broken ankle. He was second team All-Big Eight in 1974 as a sophomore when he was involved in 79 tackles and recovered four fumbles.
His college major was criminal justice. He enjoys jazz and golf."
-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Yearbook
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
1977 Free Agent Profile: Gary Paulson
Defensive End
Free Agent
Colorado State
"A 13th round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings last year, Paulson was a three-year letterman at Colorado State. A starter in 1973 and 1975, he was plagued by injuries in 1974.
Gary was a physical education and health major. He played on state championship teams in three sports in high school."
-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Yearbook
Free Agent
Colorado State
"A 13th round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings last year, Paulson was a three-year letterman at Colorado State. A starter in 1973 and 1975, he was plagued by injuries in 1974.
Gary was a physical education and health major. He played on state championship teams in three sports in high school."
-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Yearbook
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