A Post-Mortem Boo-Boo

Apparently those of us involved in the Circling Buzzards missed an important death. Tommy Makem died on August 1 at the age of 74. He was chosen by Izzy and as I recall there were some questions regarding who in the hell Tommy Makem was!!! However, we allowed the pick and now we find out the he has died. Makem was an Irish folk singer who sang with the Clancy Brothers. In 1999 he was listed among the top 100 Irish-Americans of the 20th Century.

Yeah, whatever.

I feel we may be narrowing our criteria in the future.

Still, Tommy Makem died and is worth 26 points to Izzy. He is now on his way to a major victory. Unfortunately, he doesn't even know half the people he has chosen!!!

Really, who in the hell is Gloria Arroyo? Bronson's mom?

Another Lead Change

Former Yankee great Phil Rizzuto died on Tuesday. Rizzuto was a big part of the Yankees dynasty in the 1940's and 50's. He was a part of seven World Series Championship teams and won the AL MVP in 1950. After playing baseball he became a broadcaster for New York and coined the phrase "Holy Cow!" At the age of 89, he was the oldest living member of the Hall of Fame.

Rizzuto's death gives Izzy another 11 points and puts him back in the lead. This year's competition may not be decided until the end of December!