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**”Fitzmagic” Comes to Life at Orchard Park Lookalike Contest**

**ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -** Bills Mafia showed their love for former quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in a unique way Sunday: a lookalike contest at the Big Tree Inn. The event, organized by the Water Buffalo Club, drew numerous fans vying to be the best doppelganger of the beloved “Fitzmagic.”

The contest was announced on social media, quickly spreading throughout the Bills fan base. Hopefuls needed to embrace the “uniform” of a beard, Bills spirit, and a bare chest.

Contestants like Kevin Baker, who says he’s often told he resembles Fitzpatrick, saw the competition as a “fulfillment of a lifelong dream.” David Wittmeyer, encouraged by his girlfriend and a matching chest hair, also participated. Ryan Conaughty said he doesn’t think he looks like Fitzpatrick. But, Conaughty met him before and took a picture with him. He said he “was ready to run through a wall then”.

The top three contestants received Water Buffalo 716 hats, while the ultimate winner walked away with a gift certificate to Big Tree Inn, 97 Rock merchandise, and autographed Fitzpatrick memorabilia.

The event highlighted Fitzpatrick’s lasting impact on the Bills community, remembered fondly for pushing the team through challenging years.

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