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  The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
Edgerson's background as a collegiate sprinter (9.7 in the 100-yard dash) and long jumper served him well in the demanding role of man-to-man pass coverage.
Edgerson was traded to Denver in 1970, but played only six games for the Broncos (and former Bills coach Lou Saban) before a knee injury cut short his career.
Booker returned to Buffalo, and since 1980 has assisted his community, first as Assistant Director of the Erie County CETA employment program, and later as Director of Affirmative Action for Erie Community College, a post he currently holds.
www.buffalosportshallfame.com /2001/booker_edgerson.html   (464 words)

  
 Booker Edgerson
Booker signed as a free agent with the Bills in 1962 and stepped into a starting role at left cornerback.
But Edgerson became one of the key components of the league's best defense, and he was the only man ever to catch Alworth from behind in a game.
Edgerson retired to Buffalo, where he has been involved in numerous charitable endeavors through the Bills Alumni, and was the 1993 recipient of the Ralph C. Wilson Award.
www.seattleluxury.com /encyclopedia/entry/Booker_Edgerson   (357 words)

  
 Alumni Spotlight: Booker Edgerson - Buffalo Bills
An outstanding athlete at Western Illinois University, Booker Edgerson was a four-year letterman in football, baseball, track and wrestling.
Even though Saban was well aware of what Edgerson could do on the field and had made a couple trips to the post office sending him contracts, the coach left him on the sideline during the early days of Buffalo’s training camp.
Edgerson finished the campaign with a career-high six interceptions and was one of four Bills named to the AFL’s all-rookie team.
www.buffalobills.com /news/AlumniSpotlightBookerEdgerson.jsp   (1162 words)

  
 Booker Edgerson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
One of the finest athletes to spring from the town of Rock Island, Illinois, Bpooker turned down numerous offers from prestigious Division I colleges, opting to stay close to home at Western Illinois University.
He stepped into a starting role that season at left cornerback, made a career-high six interceptions (including two in his first game, against Hall of Fame quarterback George Blanda), was named to the AFL All-Rookie team.
Booker's induction into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame is the result of not only an outstanding athletic career, but years of "giving back" to the community he has called home since his playing days ended.
www.buffalosportshallfame.com /Class_of_2001/Booker_Edgerson/booker_edgerson.html   (465 words)

  
 Buffalo Bills
A four-year letterman (football, baseball, wrestling, track and field); in 1959 and '60, he led the WIU football team to the only consecutive undefeated seasons in school history, and is in the
But Edgerson became one of the key components of the league's best defense, and he was the only man ever to catch Alworth from behind, more than once.
Edgerson appeared in playoffs four consecutive years, and in three straight AFL Championship games.
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 The 1964 AFL Champion Buffalo Bills
Another who would have excelled in today's football is Booker Edgerson, signed as a college free agent from Saban's own Western Illinois college team.
Edgerson may have been the most underrated Bill of all-time.
In the 1965 AFL title game in San Diego Booker ran down Hall of Famer Lance Alworth, considered the fastest man in football at the time.
www.livingprimetime.com /AllCovers/Oct2004/Bills.htm   (1484 words)

  
 Booker Edgerson - Wikipedia Mirror   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Booker Edgerson (born July 5, 1939 in Baxter, Arkansas) was an American college and professional football player.
A four-year letterman (football, baseball, wrestling, track and field); in 1959 and 1960, he led the WIU football team to the only consecutive undefeated seasons in school history, and is in the WIU Hall of Fame.
This page was last modified 14:41, 16 February 2006.
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 Could '64 Bills have won 'Super Bowl' against Browns?
"We'd have won hands down," former Bills cornerback Booker Edgerson said.
The Bills would have put Edgerson on Warfield and Butch Byrd on Collins and played a physical style.
Edgerson and Byrd were great at bump-and-run coverage.
www.sportslore.com /guest/guest96.htm   (852 words)

  
 1963 BUFFALO BILLS - BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
Lamonica put up a tremendous punt which appeared to be downed by Billy Shaw on the Boston two-yard line, but the officials ruled Shaw had slid into the end zone for a touchback.
Five plays later a 22-yard pass, Parilli to Art Graham, picked up 15 more to the Bills 30 when Booker Edgerson was called for a face-mask tackle.
The Pats drive was halted at the 5, but Cappelletti's 12-yard field goal attempt, though partially blocked by Sid Youngelman, made it over the bar.
www.angelfire.com /nv/billsthunder/1963BILLS.html   (1204 words)

  
 Buffalo Bills
This week, buffalobills.com interviewed former Bills defensive back Booker Edgerson.
Booker Edgerson made the Bills squad as a free agent out of Western Illinois University in 1962 and quickly moved into the starting lineup at left cornerback.
He played a contributing role in the Bills 1964 and 1965 AFL Championship seasons before being traded to Denver prior to the 1970 season.
www.buffalobills.com /display_cont.jsp?cont_id=59128   (268 words)

  
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The over three hundred people who attended, enjoyed dinner and a chance to socialize with well known Buffalo Bills of past decades.
Booker Edgerson, Charlie Ferguson, Lou Piccone and Jeff Nixon represented the Buffalo Bills Alumni Association
This Bills Crew was beaming with smiles and friendship for all who stepped up to say hello.
www.hanessupply.com /hwm_award2004.asp   (1212 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Pro Football - Organ transplant beats the odds for Ex-Bill Goodwin - Sunday June 09, 2002 12:08 PM
Owner Ralph Wilson has helped him financially and is exploring aid for him through the NFL Players Assistance Fund and Dire Need Fund.
Ex-teammates such as Jack Kemp, Ed Rutkowski and Booker Edgerson made personal donations.
And Goodwin thinks of the anonymous donor who gave him another chance at life on a day when so many others died.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /football/news/2002/06/09/goodwin_heart_ap   (752 words)

  
 Booker Edgerson statistics - pro-football-reference.com
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 NFL.com: A story with heart   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The team also spread the word among Doug's former teammates about his situation.
Many responded with personal donations, including Jack Kemp, Ed Rutkowski, and Booker Edgerson.
He helps out with the football team at Trinity High School in Long Island as a volunteer assistant coach.
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 Amazon.com: Game of My Life: Memorable Stories of Buffalo Bills Football (Game of My Life): Books: Sal Maiorana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
by Sal Maiorana "One way or another Booker Edgerson was destined to begin his pro football career under Lou Saban-the same coach who had recruited him to play..." (more)
Unforgettable, old-time favorites such as Jack Kemp, Billy Shaw, Booker Edgerson, and Ed Rutkowski share tales from the 1960s--when the Bills won two AFL championships.
One way or another Booker Edgerson was destined to begin his pro football career under Lou Saban-the same coach who had recruited him to play for Western Illinois University and coached him his first two years at the school.
www.amazon.com /Game-My-Life-Memorable-Football/dp/1582619638   (1223 words)

  
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 Butler's accomplishments go beyond catching passes - Business First of Buffalo:
Butler worked to ensure that those who suited up in the Rockpile, in the "Electric Company" era, or during the many lean years before the Super Bowl charge, were made visible once again.
Now, prior to home games, it's common to see the likes of Booker Edgerson, Ed Rutkowski and Charlie Ferguson in the Ralph C. Wilson Fieldhouse signing autographs and chatting with fans, some who surely have but a vague recollection of them as players.
The alumni, too, have taken the lead, making themselves more present in the community by establishing a charitable fund-raising arm.
www.bizjournals.com /buffalo/stories/1999/02/22/newscolumn2.html   (1000 words)

  
 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall inductions tonight - Business First of Buffalo:
The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction dinner and ceremony tonight at HSBC Arena.
The Class of 2001 includes 11 men and women, including former members of the Buffalo Bills, Booker Edgerson and Steve Tasker, representing the Bills' American Football League championship teams and the Super Bowl teams of the last decade.
Also slated for induction are former Sabres goaltender Don Edwards along with bowler Doris Coburn-Carroll, high school baseball coach Bob Barrows, basketball coaches Joe Niland and Leonard Serfustini, runner Mark Finucane, baseball player Sibby Sisti, legendary football coach Glenn "Pop" Warner and broadcaster Stan Barron.
www.bizjournals.com /buffalo/stories/2001/10/22/daily24.html   (407 words)

  
 Rare Sports Films - Vintage Baseball Video Sports Auto Racing Events
Included on this tape are highlights of every game of the Buffalo Bills 1964 ALF Championship season, including the 20-7 Championship game vs the Chargers at old War Memorial Stadium!
Along with those Bills already mentioned above, you'll see action shots of others on the team, such as John Tracey, rookie Joe Auer, Al Bemiller, Butch Byrd, Hagood Clarke, George Saimes, Ernie Warlick, Paul Maguire, Harry Jacobs, Bobby Smith, Booker Edgerson, Gene Sykes, Joe O'Donnell, Mike Stratton, Ed Rutkowski and Wray Carlton.
At the end of the film, you'll hear a special message from young Daryle Lamonica urging you to get your Bills season tickets for 1965!
www.raresportsfilms.com /1964_buffalo_highlights.html   (597 words)

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