'He's smiling so big': Bills plan ceremony for Pancho Billa at home opener By Sean Kirst May 16, 2019 May 16, 2019 Updated Jun 15, 2023 0 The late Ezra Castro, often called Pancho Billa, at a Buffalo Bills game with Veronica Borjon, his longtime partner. (James P. McCoy/News file photo) Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Sean Kirst Veronica Borjon and Buffalo Bills administrators talked about the possibilities for a long time.kAm%96C6 H6C6 2 76H @AE:@?D @? 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