On Wednesday September 10th 1997, the Buffalo Bisons won their first baseball championship since 1961. WBFO news director Mark Scott is a big fan, and the next day on All Things Considered , he shared his feelings with us.
Today is a great day for baseball fans in Buffalo.
For the first time in 36 years, the Buffalo Bisons can lay claim to a championship. The Bisons are the last champions in the 90 year history of the American Association. Next year, the league is being dissolved, with the Bisons coming back to the International League. Ask most baseball fans for their favorite and they're likely to say some major league team. Ask me and I'll tell you the Buffalo Bisons.