Important Dates in Bills History, presented by M&T Bank, helps fans recognize what’s important. In the NFL, an unforgettable game experience is important, and on March 1. 1979 Buffalo’s legendary play-by-play voice Van Miller stepped back into the booth.
Miller’s storied career with the Bills started during the franchise’s first season in 1960. The Voice of the Buffalo Bills, Miller continued to call games until 1970. After spending six years calling the Buffalo Braves’ games, from 1971-1977, Miller resumed his position with the Bills in 1978—where he would stay until 2003. Throughout his 37-year tenure, Miller’s unmistakable voice captured many of Buffalo’s most remarkable moments.