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The Buffalo Bills have a relatively small but highly revered group of retired jersey numbers.

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"Retired Jersey Numbers of the Buffalo Bills"

Last updated 📅 2024-08-09

The Buffalo Bills have a relatively small but highly revered group of retired jersey numbers.

This exclusive honor is reserved for players who have made indelible marks on the franchise. Jim Kelly, the Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances, has his number 12 retired. Thurman Thomas, the dynamic running back who was a cornerstone of those same Super Bowl teams, is honored with the retired number 34. Finally, the dominant defensive end Bruce Smith, whose relentless pursuit of quarterbacks defined an era, has his number 78 retired. These three numbers are synonymous with Bills history and are a testament to the greatness of these players.

Here are the Numbers that the Bills Franchise no longer issues in respect for the players that made them famous:

Jersey Number 12 Jim Kelly

Jersey Number 34 Thurmon Thomas

Jersey Number 78 Bruce Smith

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  • FOOTBALL: Retired NFL Jersey Numbers
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Bruce Smith, Jim Kelly, Thurmon Thomas
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Buffalo Bills
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 12, Number 34, Number 78

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