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
- Tue, 12-20-2022 15:07The Packers kept their season alive by beating two bad teams. The real test for Matt LaFleur's team in this playoff chase is coming on Christmas Day.
- Tue, 12-20-2022 14:59"GMFB" react to the Green Bay Packers win vs. the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15.
- Tue, 12-20-2022 14:56Miles Sanders had just three rushes in the first half against Chicago on Sunday, and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni admitted he could've taken a better approach. By Reuben Frank
- Tue, 12-20-2022 14:55Evaluating Sam Darnold's performance in the Panthers' Week 15 loss to the Steelers
- Tue, 12-20-2022 14:55New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll explains his new goatee and why he plans to keep it ... for now.
- Tue, 12-20-2022 14:49Gardner Minshew wanted to be a starter when he filled in for Jalen Hurts last season. Will he get the chance against the Cowboys?
- Tue, 12-20-2022 14:45#Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon provided rookie RB Isiah Pacheco with some sage wisdom after his fumble against the #Texans in Week 15.
- Tue, 12-20-2022 14:45Travis Etienne says Trevor Lawrence is back to having the swagger he had at Clemson.
- Tue, 12-20-2022 14:32The Seahawks are signing wide receiver Laquon Treadwell to their active roster, according to a report by Adam Schefter at ESPN.
- Tue, 12-20-2022 14:28The Packers played a winning style and kept their playoff hopes alive on Monday night. Here are three things that stood out from a 24-12 win over the Rams on MNF.