Donald Trump did make a heavily publicized, serious bid to purchase the Buffalo Bills when the National Football League franchise was put up for sale following the passing of longtime owner Ralph Wilson. During the 2014 ownership bidding process, he submitted financial offers and expressed strong personal interest in keeping the team rooted firmly in Western New York. However, the franchise was ultimately sold to billionaire businessman Terry Pegula, who outbid competing groups and successfully secured ownership, keeping the team permanently stationed in Orchard Park.