1987-Nov-28 Checopex Sta - Cheektowaga NY
Jan 29, 1988 Bufpex'88 commemorative show postmark, Buffalo NY
Two similar postmarks were used for the opening of Pilot Field. the first in Jan was used in conjunction with the Bufpex '88 philatelic exhibition. The second was for the first game played by the Bisons on April 14. The variation in the postmark can be seen at the top portion of the circular date stamp - Bufpex Sta. and Pilot Field Sta.
4x6 postcard - MCG (Kansas City Mo) - photo by John Bongi Jr
Buffalo Bisons - Opening of Pilot Field 1988
The Bisons are one of the longest running baseball franchises at the minor league level. having served as a franchise for the the Pittsburgh Pirates (1979-1982, 1988-1994) Cleveland Indians (1983-1984, 1987, 1995-2008) Chicago White Sox (1985-1986) New York Mets (2009-2012) Toronto Blue Jays (2013- )
In 1988 Pilot Field (currently Coca-Cola Field) hosted it's first game on April 14, 1988 as the Bisons defeated the Denver Zephyrs 1-0.
April 6, 1995 Bufflo NY
Bisons opening day
1967 business envelope
1988 business envelope
