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East - Buffalo Bills - Ralph Wilson
Stadium |
One Bills Dr
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Name: Ralph Wilson Stadium
Home Team: Buffalo Bills
CAPACITY: 73967
PLAYING SURFACE: ARTIFICIAL
YEAR OPENED: 1973
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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 of the stadium
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 each 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.
In 1999, Ralph Wilson Stadium was renovated. 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. Bet on the Bills
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Construction
Began: April 4, 1972
Opened: August 17, 1973
Cost: $22 Million
Architect: HNTB |
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