Ralph Wilson

1918–2014 (age 96)

NFL owner

Biography

Ralph Wilson, born 1918, shepherded the Buffalo Bills from their inception, championed the NFL, and invested generously in the communities the league served.

His business acumen was matched by a philanthropic heart, and Elmwood Cemetery honors the legacy of a man devoted to sport and civic good.

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