Josh Allen Shares Touching Tribute to Bills Superfan Ezra 'Pancho Billa' Castro
By Michael Luciano
The NFL unfortunately lost one of its craziest fans from one of their most rabid and devoted fan bases on Tuesday with the passing of Buffalo Bills superfan Pancho Billa. Also known as Ezra Castro, the Luchadore-inspired member of the Bills family passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Billa's death hit Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen hard, as he posted an extremely heartwarming tribute to the unquestioned leader of the top notch Buffalo Bills fan base.
Heavy hearts in Buffalo today as we pray for Pancho and his family. We will never lose your spirit, and the inspiration you shared with us. Pancho Power Forever! #VivaLosBills pic.twitter.com/9SYljbStV8
— Josh Allen (@JoshAllenQB) May 14, 2019
Billa's story was placed firmly in the national spotlight when he was shown on the phone with the Buffalo front office after they selected Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver ninth overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, just a few weeks back.
#Bills superfan Ezra “Pancho Billa” Castro passed away today after a battle with cancer. Here he is talking to the front office as they drafted Ed Oliver, just a few short weeks ago. Rest In Peace. (via @buffalobills) pic.twitter.com/sBgiukp4AJ
— 12up (@12upSport) May 14, 2019
The Bills have already posted several extremely touching tributes to Billa on their own Twitter account, of course.
An inspiration to us all.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) May 14, 2019
Pancho Billa, you will forever be a part of the Buffalo Bills. ❤️? #VivaLosBills #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/2xS4AxkEHR
While there have been some amazing and truly raucous fans in recent NFL history (the Jets' Fireman Ed comes to mind), no one was more devoted to their team than the late, great Pancho Billa.
And Buffalo knows it.