Mike Beacom Fantasy Sports Pioneer
In 2000, Mike Beacom started his career in fantasy sports as a contributing writer for Fantasy Sports Magazine. The following year he and a partner started FantasyGMs.com, which included a strong offering for college football analysis.
After three years they merged with Pro Fantasy Sports. At their peak PFS provided player news and feature content for eight sports relying on a staff of more than 30 writers. Within three years they sold their company to Jeff Thomas.
Mike joined the executive committee (chairman) of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association in 2004. Then in 2007 he took over as president. He helped organize the selection process for FSWA annual writer's awards and also developed the FSWA Hall of Fame and crafted the HOF selection process. He developed partnerships with SiriusXM to announce award finalists on-air.
He also was a contributing writer to Sports Illustrated, FootballDiehards.com and appeared on 30+ sports talk radio stations around the country.
He did editorial work with Cox Media Group and was a contributing writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals, FootballDiehards.com, Inside Wisconsin Sports Magazine, Pro Football Weekly and many more.
He is the author of three Books: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Football, The Game I Won't Forget: Wisconsin Badgers, and Ohio State Football: Yesterday and Today.
Mike also taught journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for 16 years.
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4/10/2020
- Sat, 4-17-2021 00:04One of the greatest Eagles of all-time* has found a new home, with another Philly legend. By Reuben Frank
- Fri, 4-16-2021 23:52Dolphins players have become the 14th team to announce that at least some of their players will not participate in voluntary in-person offseason workouts. The Broncos, Seahawks, Browns, Giants, Patriots, Lions, Bears, Raiders, Bucs, Jets, Chargers, Falcons and Steelers are the others who have released similar statements through the NFLPA in recent days. “Our team [more]
- Fri, 4-16-2021 23:51The Bears added a speed demon to their roster on Friday.
- Fri, 4-16-2021 23:44The Bears added more speed to their receiving corps on Friday signing veteran WR Marquise Goodwin to a one-year deal.
- Fri, 4-16-2021 23:22Marquise Goodwin signs with the Bears
- Fri, 4-16-2021 23:22Marquise Goodwin intends to play in 2021, and he has found a place to play in 2021. The receiver signed a one-year contract with the Bears, the team announced Friday night. The 49ers traded Goodwin to the Eagles during the 2020 draft weekend, but Goodwin opted out of the 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns. Due [more]
- Fri, 4-16-2021 23:14The Chargers players joined the movement Friday and released a statement that indicated many of them will not participate during voluntary in-person offseason workouts.
- Fri, 4-16-2021 22:57See the projected win totals for the Vikings, Packers, Bears and Lions for the 2021 NFL season.
- Fri, 4-16-2021 22:18Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio says part of the team's prep for the draft includes evaluating scenarios where they could move up.
- Fri, 4-16-2021 22:03The Jets became the 11th NFL team to release a statement on behalf of its players, who want a virtual offseason.