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A Capacity crowd of 80,020 was on hand for last night's opening game in Buffalo's magnificent, $22 million stadium at Orchard Park, some 15 miles sout(...)
A Capacity crowd of 80,020 was on hand for last night's opening game in Buffalo's magnificent, $22 million stadium at Orchard Park, some 15 miles sout(...)

A Capacity crowd of 80,020 was on hand for last night's opening game in Buffalo's magnificent, $22 million stadium at Orchard Park, some 15 miles sout(...)

Date8/17/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: A Capacity crowd of 80;020 was on hand for last night's opening game in Buffalo's magnificent; $22 million stadium at Orchard Park; some 15 miles southwest of the Peace Bridge. Washington Redskins spoiled Bills' unveiling; however; winning NFL exhibiton; 37-21. A mounumental traffic jam developed and some fans didn't get to seats in football-only park until well into third quarter of the game. Erie County taxpayers footed hil for $22 million stadium.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0098204F