The Buffalo Bisons have only been an affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays since 2013, but the Bisons have been a part of baseball for well over a century.
Fans considering placing baseball betting wagers at the BetMGM online sportsbook might know a bit about the Bisons, but there’s always more to learn about a minor-league team whose history goes back to the 19th century.
When Were the Buffalo Bisons Founded?
The current iteration of the Bisons was founded in 1979. The use and history of the name, however, dates back to 1879.
There was a Bisons major league franchise from 1897 to 1885. Between 1886 and 1970, the Bisons were a minor-league team affiliated with various MLB franchises.
How Many Division Titles Have the Bisons Won?
The Bisons have won 10 minor-league division titles since 1979.
They have gone back-to-back in 1991-92, 2000-01, and 2004-05, along with a three-peat between 1996 and 1998.
Buffalo Bisons Affiliates
| Team | Years |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 2013-Present |
| New York Mets | 2009-12 |
| Cleveland | 1995-2008 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 1988-94 |
| Cleveland | 1987 |
| Chicago White Sox | 1985-86 |
| Cleveland | 1983-84 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 1979-82 |
| Montreal Expos | 1970 |
| Washington Senators | 1968-69 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 1966-67 |
| New York Mets | 1963-65 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 1959-62 |
| Kansas City Athletics | 1957-58 |
| Detroit Tigers | 1952-55 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 1950 |
| Detroit Tigers | 1941-49 |
| Cleveland | 1939 |
Bisons Ballpark History
| Stadium | Years |
| Sahlen Field | 1988-Present |
| War Memorial Stadium | 1979-87 |
| Hyde Park Stadium | 1967-68 |
| Offermann Stadium | 1924-60 |
| Buffalo Baseball Park | 1889-1923 |
| Olympic Park | 1884-88 |
| Riverside Park | 1879-83 |
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