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Bills superfan to be immortalized on fan wall of fame

Posted at 12:38 PM, Nov 27, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-27 12:52:20-05

His name is Ezra Castro, but he's better known to Buffalo Bills' fans as Pancho Billa. And now, he's being honored for his dedication and unwavering support of the hometown team.

 On Tuesday, the BFLO Hall of Fame Experience announced that Pancho Billa will be the inaugural member of the Buffalo Wall of Fame.  Its purpose is to honor a devout and longtime Buffalo fan each year.

Pancho Billa may live in Dallas, Texas, but he can always be relied on to rev-up the crowds and put smiles on the faces of the fans. Pancho Bills is President of the DFW Bills Backers Club and according to the BFLO Hall of Fame Experience her is a proud supporter of various campaigns like, Fans Against Child Abuse and Fans Against Violence.

"I am truly blessed to be considered for enshrinement into the Buffalo Fan Wall of Fame.  To be immortalized among Buffalo's greatest brings a new definition to be word honor," said Castro, AKA Pancho Billa.

Castro is currently battling Stage 4 Cancer, a fight he opened up about during an interview with 7 Eyewitness News Sports Anchor Matt Bove in June.

And that wasn't the only major announcement that was made on Tuesday.  The BFLO Hall of Fame Experience is also launching a a crowdfunding campaign to help support its future home. The crowdfunding campaign, with a goal of $71,600, will allow the organization to continue the development of the BFLO Hall of Fame Experience concept.  To learn more or contribute, click here.

 

 

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