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Buffalo Bills by the numbers

The Buffalo Bills were established in 1960 and since then, hundred, if not thousands, of players have put on a Bills uniform. There's been lots of players, but only 100 numbers. Who is the best player to ever wear each number? Continue the slideshow and find out.

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1. Mike Hollis

Only three Bills have worn the No. 1--all kickers--so there's not too much to choose from. Mike Hollis only played the 2002 season in Buffalo, but he connected on 25-33 field goals and all 40 extra points. The others who donned the No. 1 jersey, Efren Herrera (8 of 14) and Benny Ricardo (1 of 4) all had far less success.

Years with team: 2002

Other notable wearers: None.

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2. Steve Christie

Steve Christie rocked the No. 2 jersey all nine seasons he was in Buffalo and his 234 field goals and 1,011 career points remain the most in franchise history. Current kicker Dan Carpenter, the most accurate kicker in franchise history, wears the same number.

Years with team: 1992-2000.

Other notable wearers: Dan Carpenter.

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3. Pete Gogolak

Pete Gagolak played only two years in Buffalo, but was named to the Pro Bowl in 1965 after hitting a league-best 28 of 46 field goals. After his Pro Bowl season, the Hungarian-born kicker left the Bills, then in the AFL, for the NFL's New York Giants, a move credited with helping propel the NFL-AFL merger.

Gagolak, who gradutated from Ogdensburg Free Academy and Cornell University, went on to become the Giants' all-time leading scorer, a title he still holds.

Years with team: 1964 to 1965.

Other notable wearers: E.J. Manuel, John Leypoldt.

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4. John Kidd

John Kidd wore the No. 4 jersey during his six years punting in Buffalo.

Years with team: 1984 to 1989.

Other notable wearers: Jordan Gay, Kevin Kolb, Tyler Thigpen.

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5. Tyrod Taylor

He's only played one year in Buffalo so far, but after totaling 24 touchdowns and a Pro Bowl nod, Tyrod Taylor has already set his place as best No. 5 in Bills' history.

Years with team: 2015 to current.

Other notable wearers: Trent Edwards, Dustin Hopkins.

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6. Colton Schmidt

Of the six players to wear the No. 6 jersey since 1960, four are punters. Colton Schmidt, the Bills current punter, notched 46.4 yards per punt during the 2015 season, the third best in team history behind Brian Moorman, who bested that number twice.

Years with team: 2014 to current.

Other notable wearers: Tom Dempsey, Shawn Powell.

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7. Doug Flutie

For the amount of love Buffalo has for Doug Flutie, it's easy to forget that he played only three years with the Bills. Nevertheless, the scrappy quarterback never flaked, throwing for 20 touchdowns during the 1998 season that ended with his only career Pro Bowl birth.

Years with team: 1998 to 2000.

Other notable wearers: J.P. Losman, Jeff "Tuel Time" Tuel.

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8. Brian Moorman

Arguably the best punter in Buffalo Bills history, Brian Moorman wore the No. 8 his entire 13-year career in Buffalo.

Years with team: 2001 to 2013.

Notable other wearers: None.

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9. Rian Lindell

Kickers and punters have been dominating the single digits, so it's no surprise that Rian Lindell, who kicked for the Bills from 2003 to 2012, gets the nod here. His 980 career points are second-most in team history.

Years with team: 2003 to 2012.

Other notable wearers: Chris Mohr, Thad Lewis.

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10. Robert Woods

Robert Woods has proved to be a solid target over his three years in Buffalo, tallying 1,838 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Years with team: 2013 to current.

Other notable wearers: Kelly Holcomb, Alex Van Pelt.

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11. Drew Bledsoe

Scott Norwood could've staked his claim for the title, but then Super Bowl XXV happened. So Drew Bledsoe, who made the Pro Bowl after the 2002 season, his first with the Bills, takes home the top prize.

Years with team: 2002 to 2004.

Other notable wearers: Scott Norwood, Rob Johnson, Roscoe Parrish.

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12. Jim Kelly

This was an easy one. Jim Kelly was the best quarterback in franchise history, earning five Pro Bowl nods and leading the team to four consecutive Super Bowls from 1990 to 1993.

The former University of Miami star, who initially spurned the Bills and the frigid Buffalo winters in favor of the USFL's Houston Gamblers, played his entire 11-year NFL career in Buffalo. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.

Years with team: 1986 to 1996.

Other notable wearers: Joe Ferguson.

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13. Stevie Johnson

The former seventh-round pick was a star for the Bills, putting up more than 3,800 yards over his six years in Buffalo, including three straight seasons of 1,000+ yards.

Years with team: 2008 to 2013.

Other notable wearers: Dezmin Lewis.

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14. Sammy Watkins

This was a close one between Watkins and Ryan Fitzpatrick, but the former fourth-overall pick, fresh off a 1,047-yard, nine-touchdown season, edges out the bushy-bearded quarterback.

Years with team: 2014 to current.

Other notable wearers: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Frank Reich.

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15. Jack Kemp

Kemp (right) was named AFL MVP and AFL Championship Game MVP in 1965, the second of two consecutive AFL titles he won as Buffalo's quarterback.

After retiring, Kemp went into politics, representing Western NY in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1971 to 1989. He ran for president in 1988 and was Bob Dole's running mate during the 1996 presidential election against Bill Clinton.

Years with team: 1962 to 1969.

Other notable wearers: Chris Hogan, Todd Collins.

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16. Dennis Shaw

His career touchdown to interception ratio (35-to-68) isn't pretty, but the former Bills gunslinger did win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 1970. After the 1973 season, the Bills traded Shaw to the St. Louis Cardinals for wide receiver Ahmad Rashad.

Years with team: 1970 to 1973.

Other notable wearers: Matt Cassel, Brad Smith, Walt Powell.

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17. Warren Rabb

No, really, Warren Rabb is the best No. 17 in Buffalo Bills' history. Rabb, shown here wearing No. 12 in college at LSU, spent two in Buffalo. He ended up starting seven games in 1962, throwing for 1,196 yards, 10 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Jack Kemp replaced him mid-way through the 1962 season.

Years with team: 1961 to 1962.

Other notable wearers: Matt Flynn, Greg Salas, Denarius Moore.

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18. Kyle Orton

Kyle Orton only started 12 games in Buffalo, but threw for over 3,000 yards and 18 touchdowns. He was signed shortly before the 2014 season and took over the helms from E.J. Manuel after Week 4. Orton retired following the season.

Years with team: 2014.

Other notable wearers: Percy Harvin, Naaman Roosevelt, Johnny Green.

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19. Donald Jones

Only five Bills have worn No. 19 since 1950, so the talent pool is fairly shallow. Donald Jones, who tallied 887 yards over three years with Buffalo, is the best of the bunch.

Years with team: 2010 to 2012.

Other notable wearers: Mike Williams.

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20. Henry Jones

The strong safety played 10 years in Buffalo, including a 1992 season during which he nabbed eight interceptions and was named to the Pro Bowl. He never had more than three interceptions in any season afterward, but was still a solid starter for much of the 1990s.

Years with team: 1991 to 2000.

Other notable wearers: Travis Henry, Joe Cribbs, Robert James, Donte Whitner.

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21. Leodis McKelvin

McKelvin established himself as a reliable cornerback and a top punt and kick returner during his eight years in Buffalo. McKelvin signed with the Philadelphia Eagles following the 2015 season after being cut by the Bills.

Years with team: 2008 to 2015.

Other notable wearers: Willis McGahee, Bobby Burnett.

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22. Fred Jackson

Few players have personified the blue-collar city of Buffalo like Fred Jackson. After starring at tiny Coe College, he cut his teeth in the indoor football and NFL Europe circuit before fellow Coe alumnus Marv Levy gave him a shot in 2006.

Jackson played eight years in Buffalo, racking up 5,746 rushing yards and 2,897 receiving yards.

Years with team: 2007 to 2014.

Other notable wearers: Nate Clements, Steve Freeman.

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23. Marshawn Lynch

Lynch played only three full seasons in Buffalo before moving on to significantly more success in Seattle, but Beast Mode still racked up two 1,000+ yard seasons and 17 touchdowns as a Bill.

Years with team: 2007 to 2010 (Traded during 2010 season).

Other notable wearers: Kenneth Davis, Antowain Smith, Aaron Williams.

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24. Terrence McGee

This title might be Stephon Gilmore's one day, but until then, Terrence McGee and his 10 solid years in Buffalo take home the title. He was one of the league's best kick returners and was named to the Pro Bowl and honored as an All-Pro for his returning abilities.

Years with team: 2003 to 2012.

Other notable wearers: Stephon Gilmore, Booker Edgerson, Kurt Schulz.

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25. LeSean McCoy

McCoy is starting just his second season in Buffalo, but he's picking up right where he left off in Philadelphia. He totaled nearly 1,200 total yards in 2015, despite missing four games due to a hamstring injury.

Years with team: 2015 to current.

Other notable wearers: Da'Norris Searcy, Roland Hooks.

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26. Charles Romes

Romes starred at cornerback for the Bills from 1977 to 1986, pulling in 28 interceptions, good for fourth-most in team history. Romes was also the first French-born player to play in the NFL.

Years with team: 1977 to 1986.

Other notable wearers: George Saimes, Antoine Winfield, Anthony Dixon.

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27. Ken Irvin

Irvin was a solid defensive back during his seven seasons with Buffalo, including three as a starting cornerback. He totaled 188 tackles and 10 interceptions before leaving for New Orleans following the 2001 season.

Years with team: 1995 to 2001.

Other notable wearers: Tom Janik, Duke Williams, Coy Wire, Stephon Gilmore (2012 season only).

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28. Thomas Smith

Smith never put up gaudy interception totals, but the former 1993 first-round pick was as solid a cornerback as any during his seven years in Buffalo.Following his rookie season, Smith started every game he played in as a Bill.

Years with team: 1993 to 1999.

Other notable wearers: C.J. Spiller, Ronald Darby, Dwight Harrison.

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29. Mario Clark

Clark (far left) was a first-round pick for the Bills and he more than lived up to the high billing. Over eight seasons, Clark nabbed 26 interceptions as one of the team's starting cornerbacks.

Years with team: 1976 to 1983.

Other notable wearers: Drayton Florence, Karlos Williams, Derrick Burroughs.

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30. Wray Carlton

Carlton, seen here with Pete Gogolak (3) and Jack Kemp (15), was a key part in the Bills' back-to-back AFL Championships in 1964 and 1965. He was named an all-star during the 1965 and 1966 seasons.

Years with team: 1960 to 1967.

Other notable wearers: Ko Simpson, Bo Cornell, Bacarri Rambo.

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31. Jairus Byrd

He's been slowed by injuries in recent years, but during his peak for the Bills, Byrd was one of the top safeties in the league. His career started with a bang, as he grabbed a league-leading nine interceptions his rookie year en route to spot in the Pro Bowl.

In his five years with Buffalo, Byrd was named to the Pro Bowl and All-Pro team three times.

Years with team: 2009 to 2013.

Other notable wearers: Sammy Morris, Daimon Shelton.

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32. O.J. Simpson

To say O.J. Simpson has had off-the-field problems would be the understatement of the century, so it's easy to forget that the Bills' second all-time leading rusher was one of the best running backs in NFL history. He led the league in rushing four times, including a 2,003-yard campaign in 1973. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.

Years with team: 1969 to 1977.

Other notable wearers: None.

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33. Sam Gash

Gash totaled only 411 receiving and 35 rushing yards with the Bills, but he was such a good blocker that he was twice elected to the Pro Bowl and named an All-Pro.

The fullback also lays claim to the title of having one of the manliest names in NFL history.

Years with team: 1998 to 1999, 2003.

Other notable wearers: Jabari Greer, Ron Brooks, Ronnie Harmon.

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