3- Bills 50-year Team Member shares moment with McDermott & Beane

If you would have told Buffalo native Jack Birner 50 years ago that in 2018, he would still be working as a Team Member on Bills game days, a job that he started when he was just 17 years old, he probably wouldn't have believed you.

"I didn't think I'd be there more than a couple of years, but I've…made some lasting friendships [during my time]," explained Birner who is celebrating his 50th year on the job. "People that attend the games, the fans [and] the guys I work with. We've been friends for 45 years."

A dedicated worker, Birner has pretty much done it all during his time with the Bills and enjoyed it every step of the way.

"I started as an usher, then a ticket taker, then for 30 years I was the gate supervisor of the takers…I still get to see everybody," he said. "I'm just not leaving because I really think we're going to win that thing one of these years and I'm going to be here when they do."

To recognize Birner for reaching the incredible milestone, the Buffalo Bills treated him to an unforgettable afternoon. On Friday leading up to the team's Week 14 game against the Jets, Birner was invited to the ADPRO Sports Training Center where he would get to meet both Head Coach Sean McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane. As they walked off the practice field, McDermott and Beane greeted Birner with smiles and congratulated him on the accomplishment.

The celebration continued for Birner when he was presented with a custom Bills jersey with his last name on it and the number 50.

"To some people it might be a little thing, but it means a lot to our guys to be recognized," said Birner. "They always tell you that, but you can actually see it now and it's something they don't have to do."

The Bills will also honor Birner, for his unwavering commitment to the organization, on the scoreboard this Sunday.