Legacy of Micah Hyde Charity Softball Game Continues to Grow

BUFFALO, NY — The 4th annual Micah Hyde Charity Softball Game took place at Sahlen Field in downtown Buffalo this past Sunday in front of waves of Buffalo Bills fans.

“Every year I’m speechless coming here because these fans are unbelievable,” said Hyde, longtime Bills safety and current free agent.

The game raised $400,000 last year and more than $620,000 this year for Hyde’s Imagine for Youth Foundation.

“These fans are amazing and that’s why any time I get a chance to shout them out or show how much we love them, I will,” Hyde said. “They took this game to the next level. Honestly, they took the foundation to the next level by recognizing that they were able to show up and kind of sell this thing. So that means everything to me ., my family and the foundation.”

If there’s one guy in Buffalo who knows about Bills fans and charitable giving, it’s Del Reid, co-creator of Bills Mafia and owner of 26 Shirts.

“It says a lot that the players we love so much in Buffalo are the ones who do charitable work here in the communities,” he said.

26 Shirts were asked to help with the match shirts, continuing their legacy of clothing that gives back. Four years later, support for this game continues.

“I think it’s a great model to use, right? If you build it, they will come,” Reid said. “And an opportunity for fans to celebrate the team in a situation like this? I mean, I think we’re going to show up every time.”

More than 16,000 fans filled Sahlen Field, including Jamar Anderson.

“My son is named after him, Micah,” he said.

He may be a fellow fan, but when it comes to the city of Buffalo, Western New York and the Bills Mafia?

“To have 16,000 people for charity and for a softball game with (celebrities), you know, I mean, that says a lot for the whole city of Buffalo,” Anderson said.

This is something stadium fans would love to see in stadiums around the world, but for now, they will continue to witness a great game for a greater cause.

“You know where the money is going. It’s for a good cause and you’re going to have fun too,” Anderson said. “So where would you rather be?” »

Hyde’s former teammate and now Miami Dolphins safety Jordan Poyer also wore red, white and blue for the game. Hyde says that as this game continues, the focus will be on helping other players’ foundations.

When asked by reporters if hearing the song “Shout” and seeing his former teammates was enough to get Hyde back on the field, he touted his love for Bills fans and Western New York, but he’ll keep an eye out on his health above all. Return to Orchard Park.