Trump: I'm Serious About Buying the Buffalo Bills

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In this Thursday, March 6, 2014, file photo, Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Committee annual conference in National Harbor, Md. Real estate mogul Trump says he is not running for governor of New York. Trump said on Twitter Friday, March 14, 2014, that he will not run for governor but has "much bigger plans in mind."

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By Jason Abbruzzese2014-04-15 17:51:12 UTC

The Donald wants the Bills.

Donald Trump, the billionaire turned reality television host, has said he is serious about wanting to buy the Buffalo Bills NFL franchise.

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He has some other celebrity competition — Jon Bon Jovi, who is a part of a group that is interested in moving the team to Toronto.

There has been some talk that Trump's interest in the Bills is only a way to generate headlines. Critics point to his constant discussion of running for public office.

Trump told the Buffalo News that he is exploring the idea and would keep the team in New York if he becomes owner.

"I'm going to give it a heavy shot," Trump said. "I would love to do it, and if I can do it I'm keeping it in Buffalo."

Former owner Ralph Wilson founded the Bills, which was one of the first teams to join the American Football League in 1960. Wilson passed in March and the team was placed in a trust. Mary Wilson, Ralph's wife, was named controlling owner of the team, but a sale is expected.

Trump's net worth is estimated at around $3.9 billion by Forbes. Trump claims that number is closer to $10 billion.

Forbes says the value of the Bills franchise is $870 million.

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