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    About the Collection

    The University at Buffalo has a long and colorful college sports history. In fact, 14 UB students formed the first football team in 1894. By 1896, they were a local force in Western New York football playing collegiate and club teams and finishing the season with an impressive 9-1-2 record. Today the team competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Football Bowl Subdivision and is a member of the Mid-American Conference.

    With that unique history in mind, the UB Libraries are pleased to introduce the “UB Sports History Collection,” which focuses on the early years of UB sports.

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    Black and white photo of UB football players Gerry Philbin and Kevin Brinkworth with line coach Buddy Ryan during the 1961-1962 season.
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      8/18/25

      Recently, UB Athletics donated a vintage mascot to the University Archives, revealing a little-known chapter in Bulls spirit history.

    • Dr. Furnas goes to Washington
      3/21/25
      The University Council granted Furnas a 14-month leave of absence to serve in Washington.
    • Lynn Lasota: Helping Researchers & Visitors Connect to UB’s Treasures
      3/11/25

      For more than 14 years, Lasota has been working across departments at UB and honing her skills in special collections.