Sports Fact of the Day 4/30/2007

4/30/1985:
The Buffalo Bills lay the groundwork for four straight AFC titles (1990-93) when they select defensive lineman Bruce Smith from Viriginia Tech with the first pick in the NFL college draft. Smith will play 15 years with the Bills, compiling 171 sacks and going to 11 Pro Bowls. Buffalo strikes more gold in the fourth round by selecting little-known wide receiver Andre Reed, who will also play 15 years for the Bills, catching 941 passes for over 13,000 yards.

Birthdays:
Bob Hondley b. 1939
Phil Garner b. 1949
Isiah Thomas b. 1961
Al Toon b. 1963
Dave Meggett b. 1966