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July 10, 2009

This Day in Buffalo Sports History: The Bills begin

   July 10, 1960 -- There had been plenty of talk about pro football returning to Buffalo in 1960. Today is the day that the Buffalo Bills actually gathered for the first time. They opened the first training camp in team history in East Aurora on this day.

   Maybe this American Football League would lead somewhere after all.

   The Bills used the Roycroft Inn for housing and team meals. They practiced on the Knox polo fields, and dressed and undressed at East Aurora High School. The new Bills -- about 100 strong -- were guided by coach Buster Ramsey.

--- Budd Bailey

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