Dick Jauron (1950–2025), former NFL player and coach 

Dick Jauron was a longtime veteran of the NFL, first playing for the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals, then coaching the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills.

Joe D'Alessandris (1954–2024), Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach

Joe D'Alessandris was a longtime NFL offensive line coach who had been with the Baltimore Ravens since 2017.

Joe Collier (1932–2024), creator of Broncos’ Orange Crush defense

Joe Collier was a longtime NFL coach best known for creating the Denver Broncos’ famed Orange Crush defense, helping lead them to three Super Bowls.

O.J. Simpson (1947–2024), NFL star, defendant in trial of the century

O.J. Simpson was an NFL star of the 1970s’ Buffalo Bills who went on to an acting career before becoming embroiled in one of the most notorious trials of the 20th century, accused of murdering his ex-wife.

Vontae Davis (1988–2024), former NFL cornerback

Vontae Davis was a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, and Buffalo Bills, who famously retired during halftime of a 2018 game.

Mike Williams (1987–2023), former NFL wide receiver 

Mike Williams was an NFL wide receiver who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills before retiring in 2016 as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Charles Johnson (1972–2022), Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver

Charles Johnson was a wide receiver with NFL teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots.

Marlin Briscoe (1945–2022), first black starting quarterback in the AFL  

Marlin Briscoe was the first black starting quarterback in the American Football League when he started a game for the Denver Broncos in 1968.

Daryle Lamonica (1941–2022), legendary Raiders quarterback

Daryle Lamonica was a legendary quarterback for the Oakland Raiders who was a two-time AFL player of the year.

Marty Schottenheimer (1943–2021), longtime NFL head coach

Marty Schottenheimer was a longtime NFL head coach who was one of only eight coaches in history with 200 wins.

Tarvaris Jackson (1983–2020), former NFL quarterback

Tarvaris Jackson was a former NFL quarterback who played for the Vikings, Seahawks, and Bills.

Mike Stratton (1941–2020), legendary Buffalo Bills linebacker

Mike Stratton  was the legendary Buffalo Bills linebacker who made “the hit heard 'round the world," leading the Bills to the 1964 AFL Title. Down 7-0 in the AFL Championship game against the San Diego Chargers, Stratton made a hard clean tackle on the Chargers star running back Keith Lincoln, breaking three of his ribs and knocking him out of the game. The inspired Bills went on to win their first title by a score of 20-7. A six-time AFL all-star, he helped the Bills win the AFL title again in 1965. Lincoln joined the Bills in 1967 and the two became good friends.   

Elbert Dubenion (1933–2019), legendary Buffalo Bills receiver

ElbertDubenion was a legendary wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills when they played in the AFL, playing for the team in all nine seasons of his career, retiring after the 1968 season.Dubenionwas called c2Golden Wheelse2809d for his incredible speed on the field. In 1964, he set the pro football record for yards per catch in one season with 27.1 For his career, he averaged an amazing 18.3 yards per catch and finishedwith almost 300 receptions. He won two AFL championships with the Bills in 1964 and 1965 and is a member of theBuffalo Bills Wall of Fame. He later became a scout for the Bills and other pro teams.

Chuck Knox (1932–2018), former NFL coach

Led the Rams to 3 straight NFC championship games.

James Hardy (1985 - 2017), Buffalo Bills wide receiver

Former wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills…