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Ralph
Wilson Stadium
Home of the Buffalo Bills for nearly
thirty years, Ralph Wilson Stadium has undergone many changes over
the years. In 1959, Ralph Wilson was awarded a NFL franchise, that
began playing in 1960 at War Memorial Stadium. War Memorial
Stadium was a small stadium consisting of approximately 30,000
seats. In 1965, the stadiums' capacity was increased to 46,000.
However, in the late 1960’s Bills owner Ralph Wilson wanted a new
stadium for the team. After bonds were approved to build a new
stadium, a 130 acre tract of land outside Buffalo was bought to
build the stadium. Construction began on April 4,
1972. Once the stadium was completed in 1973, Rich Foods, bought
the naming rights to the stadium, thus getting its name Rich
Stadium. The Bills became one of the first teams ever to sell the
naming rights to their stadium. In 1998, the stadium was renamed
Ralph Wilson Stadium after the Bills owner.
The Buffalo Bills christened Ralph Wilson
Stadium on August 17, 1973. The stadium consists of three decks of
blue and red seats. The lower and second levels of seats circle
the entire Fieldturf playing field. An upper level of seats are
located on both sides of the playing field. The playing field is
located 50 feet below ground level, eliminating long walks to the
upper deck.
Ralph
Wilson Stadium has underwent many changes over the years. In 1984,
the stadium's capacity was increased to 80,290 with the addition
of 16 executive suites, and in 1992, when 24 more executive suites
were added. More additions were completed in 1994. The Red Zone
and Goal Line clubs, which are enclosed of glass and consist of
500 seats were added, along with 14 executive suites. The
main addition in 1994 was a massive 31.5 feet high and 41.5 feet
wide JumboTron video/scoreboard. Additional expansions
occurred in 1999. Renovations included the addition of 76 dugout
suites, seat warmers for club seats, and cup holders for all
seats. Ralph Wilson Stadium continues to be one of the NFL’s best
stadiums. Fans attending games in 2007 will notice several
changes at Ralph Wilson Stadium. A new 33.5 feet high and 82.8
feet wide
high definition replaces the old Sony Jumbotron. Electronic ribbon
boards are also being installed in the interior.
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FACTS AND FIGURES |
2008 BILLS SCHEDULE |
-Name: Ralph Wilson Stadium
-Location: Buffalo, NY
-Tenant: Buffalo Bills
-Capacity: 75,339
-Surface: Fieldturf
-Construction Began: April 4,
1972
-Opened: August 17, 1973
-Cost: $22 Million
-Architect:
HNTB
-Seating Chart |
-9/7 - SEATTLE -
1:00pm
-9/14 - at Jacksonville - 1:00pm
-9/21 - OAKLAND - 1:00pm
-9/28 - at ST LOUIS - 4:05pm
-10/5 - at ARIZONA - 4:15pm
-10/19 - SAN DIEGO - 1:00pm
-10/26 - at Miami - 1:00pm
-11/2 - NY JETS - 1:00pm
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-11/9 - at New England -
1:00pm
-11/17 - CLEVELAND - 8:30pm
-11/23 - at Kansas City - 1:00pm
-11/30 - SAN FRANCISCO - 1:00pm
-12/7 - MIAMI - 4:05pm
-12/14 - at NY JETS - 1:00pm
-12/21 - at Denver - 4:05pm
-12/28 - NEW ENGLAND - 1:00pm
All Times are EST |
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-Stadium
Address:
1 Bills Dr.
Orchard Park, NY 14127-2237 |
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