Top 10 Bills with Presidential Names
In celebration of President's Day, here the best of the Bills with Presidential names.
Like his Presidential namesake, Naaman served more than one term on the Bills roster. He's currently a free agent, no doubt looking for a "New Deal."
Dashon Polk was the Bills 7thround draft pick in the 2000 draft and lasted seven years in the NFL, three with Buffalo and four more with the Texans, a fairly consequential NFL career. James K. Polk is considered the "least known consequential President" of all time.
President William Henry Harrison served as President for a very short time—he died on his 32ndday in office. Dwight Harrison enjoyed a 10-year NFL career, including six years with the Bills.
President U.S. Grant served two terms as in office after a long distinguished military career. He was the Commanding General of the U.S. Army in the Civil War. Will Grant had two terms with the Bills and was considered the "Commanding General" of the Bills offensive line.
Like President Adams, Sam Adams succeeded a Washington at his position (Ted Washington-Bills NT until 2000).
As a young DB, Jeff Nixon had six interceptions to lead his team. Young Congressman Richard Nixon made a splash on Capitol Hill on the House Un-American Activities Committee. Unlike President Nixon, Jeff Nixon did not resign in disgrace, he retired after a knee injury in 1984.
President Wilson guided the country through the difficult days of World War I. George Wilson, nicknamed "The Senator,"Â helped guide a young Bills secondary through some difficult seasons.
President Johnson emerged from a hardscrabble background in the Hill Country of Texas to ascend to the Presidency. Stevie developed from a 7thround draft pick into a dynamic performer and the Bills 9thall-time leading receiver.
George Washington is considered the "Father of Our Country"Â as the first President. Ted Washington was the "Big Daddy"Â lynchpin in the middle of a strong Buffalo defense, earning his way to three Pro Bowls.
Andrew Jackson was known as "Old Hickory"Â because his troops in the War of 1812 said he was as tough as "Old Hickory wood on the field of battle." Doesn't that sound like Fred?
