Ralph Wilson Stadium is home to the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. Constructed in 1973, Ralph Wilson Stadium is named after the team's founder and current owner.
History
The original name of the stadium was Rich Stadium, which was an example of one of the first instances of a stadium being named in contract with a corporation. Upgrades in 1998 led to the team reducing the seating capacity, increasing amenities for the luxury boxes and changing the field turf from AstroTurf to the improved AstroPlay.
Playoff Success
The Buffalo Bills won their first post-season game at the stadium in 1989 against the Houston Oilers. The team's first home playoff loss did not come until 1996, when they lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Ralph Wilson Stadium Home Teams
Ralph Wilson Stadium Timeline
1972: Rich Products signs a 25-year deal for naming rights og "Rich Stadium"
1973: Stadium opens
1989: First playoff game as the Buffalo Bills defeated the Houston Oilers 17-10
1998: stadium is renamed in honor of Bills founder and owner Ralph C. Wilson
2007: NHL announces their first outdoor regular season game in the U.S. will take place at the stadium
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Fast Facts
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Location
One Bills Drive Orchard Park, New York, 14127
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Opened
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Owner
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Surface
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Capacity
80,020 (original); 73,967 (current)
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Nickname
"The Ralph"
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Cost of construction
$22 million
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Architect
