Local man wins big in fantasy football league

Fantasy sports are more than a billion dollar industry and fantasy football is arguably the most popular of the group. Now, one Saratoga County man is a whole lot richer because of it. Our C.J. Spang has the story.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- For 14 years, Michael Treffiletti has played fantasy football. The 35-year-old teacher is so into it - he even sounds like a coach when describing his team.

"All the guys that we had scouted, that we wanted to draft on our fantasy team, every one of them performed to the best of their ability this year. And then the biggest factor was that they all stayed healthy, all year," Treffiletti said.

His dedication paid off Monday night when New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles caught a touchdown pass with less than three minutes left in the game, clinching the National Fantasy Football Championship Classic for Treffiletti and the $100,000 prize that goes with it.

"I don't like the Saints. I don't like their jerseys. But I'm going to buy one tomorrow maybe and wear it for like a week. I love the guy. I'm going to write him a letter," Treffiletti said.

A day later, Treffiletti still seems shocked he won such a huge sum of money, pointing out it's the same as two years of teaching. Treffiletti says he's going to good things with the money, starting with some quality time with his youngest brother.

"He just got back from a 12 month tour in Afghanistan. So as soon as that camera gets turned off, we're going to go and I'm going to treat him to the most expensive steak dinner that he's ever had. And going to enjoy life a little bit," Treffiletti said.

Treffiletti says he's going to split the winnings with his older brother, Joe, who finished third in the league. Between the two of them, he says there's about $130,000 in prize money.

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