Buffalo Bisons

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Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Bisons logo.svg Buffalo Bisons cap logo.svg
Team logoCap insignia
Minor league affiliations
Class Triple-A (1985–present)
Previous classesDouble-A (1979–1984)
League International League (1998–present)
DivisionEast Division
Previous leagues
Major league affiliations
Team Toronto Blue Jays (2013–present)
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles (3)
  • 1997
  • 1998
  • 2004
Division titles (10)
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1996
  • 1997
  • 1998
  • 2000
  • 2001
  • 2004
  • 2005
  • 2021
Wild card berths (1)
  • 2002
Team data
NameBuffalo Bisons (1979–present)
ColorsScarlet red, reflex blue, white [1]
   
MascotBuster T. Bison
Ballpark
Previous parks
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
 Robert E. Rich Jr.
PresidentMike Buczkowski
General managerAnthony Sprague [2]
Manager Casey Candaele
MediaRadio: WWKB
Streaming: MiLB.TV and Bally Live
TV: WNYO (select games)
Website milb.com/buffalo

The Buffalo Bisons (known colloquially as the Herd) are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. Located in Buffalo, New York, the team plays their home games at Sahlen Field, the highest-capacity Triple-A ballpark in the United States.

Contents

The current Bisons organization was founded in 1979 and assumed the history of previous franchises that also used the Buffalo Bisons name, most notably the 1886–1970 Buffalo Bisons minor league franchise, and the 1879–1885 Buffalo Bisons major league franchise. The team established the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985 to honor former players, managers and contributors to baseball in Buffalo.

The team holds the all-time record for single-season attendance in Minor League Baseball, selling 1,240,951 tickets in 1991 while being considered for 1993 Major League Baseball expansion. Forbes valued the Buffalo Bisons at $34 million in 2016, making it the 15th-most valuable Minor League Baseball franchise. [3]

History

Mayor James D. Griffin and an investment group purchased the Jersey City A's of the Double-A class Eastern League for $55,000 in 1978, and the team began play as the Buffalo Bisons at War Memorial Stadium in 1979. [4] This new franchise assumed the history of prior Buffalo Bisons teams that had played in the city from 1877 to 1970. Robert E. Rich Jr. purchased the Bisons for $100,000 in 1983, [5] and upgraded the team to the Triple-A class American Association in 1985 after buying out the Wichita Aeros for $1 million. [6] [7] Rich Jr. grew the team's popularity and was known for his innovative promotional tie-ins, most notably an annual series of post-game concerts by The Beach Boys. [8]

The Buffalo Bisons moved to the $42.4 million Pilot Field (now Sahlen Field) in downtown Buffalo in the 1988 season. In their first year at the venue after moving from War Memorial Stadium, the Bisons broke the all-time record for Minor League Baseball attendance by drawing 1,186,651 fans during the 1988 season. [9] [10] The team won two division titles and set subsequent attendance records on the heels of their unsuccessful 1993 Major League Baseball expansion bid. The team's 1991 single-season attendance of 1,240,951 remains a Minor League Baseball record. [11]

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Buffalo Bisons hosting Nashville Sounds for their final game at War Memorial Stadium, August 1987

The Cleveland Indians replaced the Pittsburgh Pirates as Major League Baseball affiliate of the Buffalo Bisons prior to the 1995 season. [12] The team won division titles in 1996 and 1997, and won the final American Association championship in 1997. Bartolo Colón threw the first no-hitter in franchise history on June 20, 1997 against the New Orleans Zephyrs. [13]

In wake of the American Association disbanding following the 1997 season, the Bisons joined the International League in 1998. The team won the division and league championship in their first season, but lost the Triple-A World Series. The addition of regional rivalries allowed for the creation of the Thruway Cup, an annual competition between the Buffalo Bisons, Rochester Red Wings and Syracuse SkyChiefs. [14] The Bisons went on to win division titles in 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, and the league championship at home in 2004. [15]

The New York Mets replaced the Cleveland Indians as Major League Baseball affiliate of the Buffalo Bisons prior to the 2009 season. [16] This era was plagued with poor on-field performance and low attendance.

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Sahlen Field, home of the Buffalo Bisons since 1988

The Toronto Blue Jays replaced the New York Mets as Major League Baseball affiliate of the Buffalo Bisons prior to the 2013 season. [17] To kick off this era, the Bisons scored 27 runs on 29 hits against the Syracuse Chiefs on April 18, 2013, setting records for the most runs and hits in an International League game since 1973. [18] [19] The Blue Jays used Sahlen Field as their home field in 2020 after the Bisons season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, investing $5 million in upgrading the venue.

In conjunction with Major League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball and the closure of the International League, the Bisons joined the newly formed Triple-A East in 2021. [20] Due to renovations at Sahlen Field as well as use of the stadium by the Blue Jays, the Bisons began their 2021 season at Trenton Thunder Ballpark in Trenton, New Jersey. At their home games, they wore the uniforms of the Trenton Thunder and were referred to as such, while on the road they were still known as the Buffalo Bisons. [21] [22]

With the reinstatement of the historical league names in 2022, the Bisons were returned to the International League. [23]

Roster

Buffalo Bisons roster
PlayersCoaches/Other

Pitchers

Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders

  • 17 Braden Barry
  • 66 Rafael Lantigua
  • 21 Will Robertson
  • 58 Alan Roden


Manager

Coaches

60-day injured list

Injury icon 2.svg 7-day injured list
* On Toronto Blue Jays 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated October 15, 2024
 Transactions
→ More rosters: MiLB  •  International League
→ Toronto Blue Jays minor league players

Alumni

Retired numbers

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Ollie Carnegie
NumberPlayerRetirement Date
6 Ollie Carnegie
25 Luke Easter
30 Jeff Manto August 17, 2001
42 Jackie Robinson April 15, 1997

National Baseball Hall of Fame members

Player/ManagerYear InductedYears with the Bisons
Jim Thome 20181998

International League Hall of Fame members

Player/ManagerYear InductedYears with the Bisons
Jeff Manto 20141997–2000
Marc Bombard 20151992 (Manager)
Mike Hessman 20182010

Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame members

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Terry Collins
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Dave Clark
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Matt Hague
Player/Manager [24] Year InductedYears with the Bisons
Terry Collins 19921989–1991 (Manager)
Joe DeSa 1985–1986
Rick Lancellotti 19951979–1980
Steve Farr 19961980–1983
Dorn Taylor 19981988–1990
Torey Lovullo 20031995, 1997–1998
Jeff Manto 1997–2000
Tom Prince 20041988–1992
Rick Reed 20061988–1991
Bill Selby 20071998–2000, 2002
Dave Clark 20081984, 1987, 1992
Brian Graham 1995–1997 (Manager)
Carlos García 20091990–1992
Dave Hollins 2000–2001
Richie Sexson 20101997–1998
Tony Peña 20111979
Brian Giles 20121995–1996, 1998
Russ Morman 1985–1986, 1993
Dave Roberts 20131998–2001
Ernie Young 2004–2005
Greg Tubbs 20141991–1992, 1994
Eric Wedge 2001–2002 (Manager)
Chris Coste 20152000–2002
Greg LaRocca 2001–2003
Alex Ramírez 20161997–1999
Jason Jacome 20171997–1998
Mark Ryal 1985, 1990
Joe Roa 20181995–1996
Marty Brown 2003–2005, 2013 (Manager)
Ben Francisco 20222005–2008
Jhonny Peralta 2003–2004
Bob Patterson 1988–1989
Matt Hague 20232014–2015
Pete Filson 1986
Brandon Phillips 20242002–2005

All 25 Seasons Team (2012)

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Bartolo Colón
PositionPlayer/ManagerYears with the Bisons
Manager Terry Collins 1989–1991
Catcher Tom Prince 1988–1992
First Base Richie Sexson 1997–1998
Second Base Brandon Phillips 2002–2005
Third Base Russell Branyan 1999–2000, 2004, 2007
Shortstop Jhonny Peralta 2003–2004
Outfield Ben Francisco 2005–2008
Brian Giles 1995–1996, 1998
Alex Ramírez 1997–1999
Designated Hitter Jeff Manto 1997–2000
Starting Pitcher Bartolo Colón 1996–1997, 2000
Rick Reed 1988–1991
Dorn Taylor 1988–1990
Relief Pitcher Fernando Cabrera 2004–2006, 2012
Danny Graves 1995–1997, 2006

Season-by-season records

SeasonLeagueDivisionManagerRegular SeasonPostseasonAwards
FinishWLWin%
1979 EL Steve Demeter 4th7267.518No playoffs held
1980 North5th6770.489Lost semi-finals, 0–2 (Millers)
1981 Johnny Lipon 7th5681.409Did not qualify
1982 Tommy Sandt 8th5584.396
1983 Al Gallagher 3rd7465.532Lost semi-finals, 0–2 (Sailors)
1984 Jack Aker 5th7267.518Did not qualify
1985 AA East John Boles 3rd6676.465
1986 Jim Marshall 2nd7171.500 Pete Filson
(Most Valuable Pitcher)
Robert E. Rich Jr.
(CEO of the Year)
1987 Orlando Gómez
Steve Swisher 		5th6674.471
1988 East Rocky Bridges 3rd7270.507 Robert E. Rich Jr.
(CEO of the Year)
1989 Terry Collins 2nd8062.563Buffalo Bisons
(Larry MacPhail Award)
1990 2nd8562.578Lost one-game playoff, 3–4 (Sounds)
1991 1st8162.566Lost Championship, 2–3 (Zephyrs) Rick Reed
(Most Valuable Pitcher)
Robert E. Rich Jr.
(CEO of the Year)
Buffalo Bisons
( Baseball America
Bob Freitas Award)
1992 Marc Bombard 1st8757.604Lost Championship, 0–4 (89ers) Kevin Young
(Rookie of the Year)
Marc Bombard
(Manager of the Year)
Buffalo Bisons
(President's Award)
1993 Doc Edwards 2nd7173.493Did not qualify
1994 8th5589.382
1995 Brian Graham 2nd8662.569Won semi-finals, 3–1 (Royals)
Lost Championship, 2–3 (Redbirds)
1996 East1st8460.583Lost semi-finals, 2–3 (Indians)
1997 1st8757.604Won semi-finals, 3–2 (Indians)
Won Championship, 3–0 (Cubs)
1998 IL North Jeff Datz 1st8162.566Won semi-finals, 3–0 (SkyChiefs)
Won Championship, 3–2 (Bulls)
Lost World Series, 1–3 (Zephyrs)
1999 4th7272.500Did not qualify
2000 Joel Skinner 1st8659.593Won one-game playoff, 7–1
(Red Barons)
Lost semi-finals, 1–3
(Red Barons)		 Joel Skinner
(Manager of the Year)
2001 Eric Wedge 1st9151.641Lost semi-finals, 2–3
(Red Barons)		 Eric Wedge
(Manager of the Year)
Buffalo Bisons
(Baseball America
Bob Freitas Award)
2002 2nd8454.609Won semi-finals, 3–0
(Red Barons)
Lost Championship, 0–3 (Bulls)
2003 Marty Brown 3rd7370.510Did not qualify
2004 1st8361.576Won semi-finals, 3–2 (Bulls)
Won Championship, 3–1 (Braves)		 Jhonny Peralta (MVP)
Marty Brown
(Manager of the Year)
2005 1st8262.569Lost semi-finals, 2–3 (Indians)
2006 Torey Lovullo 3rd7368.518Did not qualify
2007 3rd7567.569
2008 5th6677.462
2009 Ken Oberkfell 6th5687.392
2010 3rd7668.528
2011 Tim Teufel 5th6182.427
2012 Wally Backman 6th6776.469
2013 Marty Brown3rd7470.514
2014 Gary Allenson 3rd7766.538
2015 3rd6876.472 Matt Hague (MVP)
2016 5th6678.458
2017 Bobby Meacham 5th6576.461
2018 6th6177.442
2019 3rd7169.507
2020 Ken Huckaby Season cancelled
(COVID-19 pandemic)
2021 AAAE Northeast Casey Candaele 1st7947.627No playoffs held Casey Candaele
(Manager of the Year)
2022 ILEastCasey Candaele
Jeff Ware 		4th7672.514Did not qualify
2023 Casey Candaele5th7672.514
2024 10th6880.459
Total————32943108.51515–38 (.283)—

Radio and television

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Sahlen Field press box
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Pete Weber

Bisons Baseball Network produces all radio broadcasts of Buffalo Bisons games. Their flagship station since 2009 has been WWKB, a clear-channel station in Buffalo. Select games are simulcast on WGR in Buffalo and CJCL in Toronto. Games were previously carried by WUFO/WXRL (1983), WEBR (1984), WBEN (1985–1988) and WGR (1989–2008).

Live video streams of all Buffalo Bisons games have aired on the MiLB.TV subscription service since 2013, and free via the Bally Live app since 2023. [25] Select games have been televised on WNYO since 2023. [26] Games were previously televised on WNYB (1988–1989, 1996), Empire Sports Network (1991–1995, 1997–2004), Time Warner Cable SportsNet (2007–2016), Spectrum Sports (2017) and WNLO (2019–2022). [27]

Pat Malacaro has served as the team's play-by-play announcer since 2018. [28] Pete Weber served as play-by-play announcer from 1983 to 1995, and is the current play-by-play announcer for the Nashville Predators. Jim Rosenhaus served as play-by-play announcer from 1996 to 2006, and is the current play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Guardians. Ben Wagner served as play-by-play announcer from 2007 to 2017, and is the current play-by-play announcer for the Baltimore Orioles, after serving 6 years as play-by-play announcer of the Toronto Blue Jays. [29] [30] [31] [32]

Duke McGuire has served as the team's color commentator since 1996, and previously worked as the team's in-stadium public address announcer from 1979 to 1995. [33] John Murphy served as color commentator from 1985 to 1988, and is the current play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Bills. Greg Brown served as color commentator from 1989 to 1993, and is the current play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Weber, McGuire and Rosenhaus were inducted into the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame for their broadcast work.

Culture

Mascots

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Clockwise from upper left: WCC mascot race, Tom "Conehead" Girot, Buster T. Bison

Donald Palmer was an acrobatic batboy who performed for the Buffalo Bisons as "The Butcher" from 1979 to 1988. [34]

Earl Howze, Jr. was a beer vendor who performed for the Buffalo Bisons as "The Earl of Bud" from 1979 to 1997. He was known for dancing to the song "Tequila" atop the venue's dugouts, with a routine similar to the one made famous by Paul Reubens in the 1985 film Pee-wee's Big Adventure . [35] The Buffalo Bisons honored him at an August 2012 game, with every fan in attendance receiving a bobblehead of his likeness. [36] Howze, Jr. also performed for the Buffalo Sabres at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium.

Tom Girot is a beer vendor who has performed for the Buffalo Bisons as "Conehead" since 1979. [37] The Buffalo Bisons honored him at a July 2018 game, with a beer launched in his likeness called Conehead IPA by Resurgence Brewing Company. [38] Girot has also performed for the Rochester Red Wings at Frontier Field and the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field. [39] [40]

Buster T. Bison has been the official mascot of the Buffalo Bisons since 1983. [41] He was later joined by his cousin Chip in 1994, and his future wife Belle in 2006. [42] [43]

Tracey B. Wilson was an actress who performed for the Buffalo Bisons as the mime "Loud Mouth" from 1993 to 1999. [44]

Buffalo Bisons games since 2011 have featured the Wing, Cheese & Carrot (WCC) mascot race between costumed representations of various local foods just prior to the sixth-inning. [45]

Music

"Stampede" has been the official fight song of the Buffalo Bisons since their inaugural season at Sahlen Field in 1988.

Tina Turner's recording of "The Best" is played after every Buffalo Bisons home victory at Sahlen Field. [46] [47]

A parody of the Gary Glitter song "Rock and Roll Part 2" featuring lyrics referencing Irv Weinstein was played at Sahlen Field during the seventh-inning stretch of Buffalo Bisons games in the 1990s. [48]

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