‘Bills officials confirm that the team will hold a celebration of life ceremony in his memory prior to the game. Services for Castro are scheduled for Saturday in Dallas, Texas.’
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Tens of thousands of dollars pour in for Pancho Billa
‘Del Reid, the owner of 26shirts and co-founder of Bills Mafia, has a t-shirt called “Pancho Power.” He is donating $8 from every sale to Pancho’s family. Since Tuesday, he has sold more than 600 shirts. That’s at least $4,200.’
Buffalo Bills to celebrate life of Pancho Billa at home opener
‘We will celebrate Pancho Billa’s life on September 22 at our home opener. #VivaLosBills”.’
Bills announce Pancho Billa rememberance
‘The Buffalo Bills will celebrate the life of superfan Pancho Billa at their home opener this season, September 22nd against the Bengals.’
Bills Today: Micah Hyde to help this Buffalo cause with his charity softball game
‘“I grew up in Ohio and you had these fees like insurance or something else to play,” Hyde said on Kiss 98.5 FM. “The school wasn’t able to provide for that stuff. So what we do is provide sporting equipment or whether its fee or academics we want to be able to do stuff for kids who can’t afford it.”’
Bills tight end Lee Smith thrilled to be back where it all started
‘“My role has been what it’s been my whole career. I don’t think I’m going to reinvent the wheel as a player at this point in my career,” Smith said. “I’m going to give Brian Daboll, Rob Boras, Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane – everybody in this organization – anything and everything I have. I guess what my role will be would be a question for my bosses, not me, but I’ve got a good feeling that my role will continue to be what it’s been my whole career.”’
Pancho Billa, who touched so many hearts, kept Buffalo close until the end
‘Through his own jubilant sincerity, Castro became the rarest of 21st century figures: In a time when the digital world thrives on division and conflict, he was a galvanizing figure who brought together a world even beyond Western New York. As a Twitter user called Fulano de Tal, an Army veteran from San Diego, put it early Wednesday: “Well, I awoke with a heavy heart for a man I never met but whose spirit I felt.”‘
10 Buffalo Bills 2018 starters who could be off roster in 2019
‘After turning down overtures for McCoy at the trade deadline one season ago, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the team trade him this season if their other backs are performing well.’
Pancho’s Packs: How Buffalo Bills fans can honor Pancho Billa’s memory with backpacks for kids
‘For a $10 donation, The Teacher’s Desk of Buffalo will fill a backpack with $100 in school supplies. Reid added on Twitter that each bookbag would have a tag attached to it what tells the children that the book bags are a gift from Pancho Billa.’
Memorial set up outside of New Era Field for late Bills superfan Pancho Billa
‘Wednesday, the Bills shared a photo of the memorial in the team’s parking lot. The memorial reads, “RIP Pancho Billa” and includes his catchphrase “Viva Los Bills” along with photos of the superfan.’
Former Florida High offensive lineman inks deal with Bills
‘Reports say McGhin primarily worked out with the Bills as a right tackle this past weekend. But McGhin’s versatility – including the ability to snap the ball at 6-foot-6, 316 pounds and slide all over the line – gives him a puncher’s chance to stick on an NFL roster. Teams currently carry 90 men, but that number will be whittled down to 53 players by the start of the 2019 season.’
How a hall of fame mentor influenced rookie safety Jaquan Johnson’s development
‘Jaquan Johnson was already thinking about what he was going to say to his teammates in the locker room as he and his Miami teammates left their home field at halftime down 13 to arch rival Florida State last fall. His intentions were only reinforced when Hall of Famer Ed Reed, a Miami alum standing in street clothes on the sideline, walked up to the senior safety and told him something had to be said.’
Bills Today: Lee Smith invigorated by the good vibe in Buffalo
‘“I’ve been saying this since I walked in last week, Mr. and Mrs. Pegula have spared no expense around here,” Smith said on One Bills Live. “It’s invigorating and makes the players feel not just respected but appreciated. This place is first class.”’
Five Bills players who need to improve in 2019
‘Certainly, his ability as a runner surprised and impressed observers. The Bills, though, would prefer to see Allen do less running, and more with his arm. To aid him, the team rebuilt the offensive line and added weapons at wide receiver. With a better supporting cast, it’s on Allen to take the next step in his career.’
Farewell to a Bills superfan: Team, fans vow to keep Pancho Billa’s legacy alive
‘Mr. Castro, a Dallas resident who was born in El Paso, often told the story that when he was a little boy, his father told him he should choose a favorite football team. Proud of his Mexican American heritage, he looked for teams whose colors came closest to the red, white and green Mexican flag. The two choices were the Bills and the New England Patriots. Although his father and older brother, both named Jaime, are Dallas Cowboys fans, he picked the Bills.’