Entity: BUFFALO-BILLS
Buffalo Bills refer to a professional American football team based in Buffalo, New York, with a name derived from the famed frontiersman Buffalo Bill. The term also has a pop culture reference to the mentally disturbed killer in the movie 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
BUFFALO-BILLS
Etymology
The term 'Buffalo Bills' originates from the renowned frontiersman Buffalo Bill, William Frederick Cody, who was a prominent figure in the American Old West.
Definition
Buffalo Bills encompass both a professional American football team based in Buffalo, New York, and a fictional character known as the mentally disturbed killer in the movie 'The Silence of the Lambs'. The name carries connotations of the Wild West and American football.
Historical Context
Founded in 1959 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL), the Buffalo Bills joined the NFL in 1970 after the AFL–NFL merger. The team's name pays homage to an All-America Football Conference (AAFC) franchise from Buffalo named after Buffalo Bill.
Cultural Significance
The Buffalo Bills hold significance in American sports history, representing the city of Buffalo in the NFL. Additionally, the pop culture reference to 'Buffalo Bill' as a mentally disturbed killer in 'The Silence of the Lambs' has become iconic in the realm of cinema.
Related Concepts
The term 'Buffalo Bill' is associated with American football, the Wild West, and the character from the movie 'The Silence of the Lambs'. It embodies themes of frontier life, athleticism, and psychological thrillers.
See Also
Buffalo Bills encompass both a sports team and a fictional character, embodying the spirit of the Wild West and American football.