CARDS: Pro Set 1992, Topps Stadium Club 1992, Fleer 1990, Fleer Ultra 1993
ACQUIRED: Akron Acquisition, 2013, TTM 2023, C/o Home
SENT: 1/7 RECEIVED: 1/30 (23 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

• Jim Ritcher played college ball at NC State where he blocked up front at guard from 1976-’79.
• First round pick of the Buffalo Bills in 1980.
• Bills liked his versatility and utilized Ritcher at Guard and Center.
• Played for the high powered K-Gun offense through all their Super Bowl appearances.
• Played final two seasons in 1994 and ’95 with the Atlanta Falcons.
• Appeared in 218 games, starting 167,
• Recently retired from being a commercial airline pilot.

ACCOLADES:

• Outland Trophy 1979
• Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame
• NC State Wolfpack Jersey Retired (51)
• Pro Bowl 1991-’92
• All Pro 1991
• College Football Hall of Fame

NOTES:

Ritcher was a solid lineman for the Bills who will probably not get the due he’s deserved in being considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.