Captain Hemlock

Bob Uecker is a hit for me here.

Congrats to @gcreptile on officially winning this pool again in 2024. And he’s already off to a great start in 2025.

Also, not a biggie but my pick Fatos Nano is a former Albanian PM, not Algerian PM.

It wouldn’t have mattered if you had allowed James Butts as he died before the game started anyway.

Who will be the next losing presidential candidate to die? I would say it’s Michael Dukakis.

Bill McCartney, who coached University of Colorado to a national championship and founded the Christian organization the Promise Keepers, dead at 84. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/43365771/former-colorado-buffaloes-football-coach-bill-mccartney-dies-84

Sonny Smart, father of University of Georgia's football coach, Kirby Smart has died following hip surgery. Sonny Smart, father of Kirby, dies after complications from hip surgery

Count me in!

@diego takes the early lead.

Jimmy Carter also died.

I believe I should have Gene Hackman on my list as James Butts is already dead.

Isabel Peron: 1%. Lol

It’s usually up around the 14th or so from my experience.

Here's my top 10 who didn't make it: 1. Christina Paszitzky (Comedienne/podcaster)- cancer is very early stage 2. Michael H. Kenyon (Illinois Enema Bandit)-played him in 2024. UK obit doubts and @Gooseberry Crumble could possibly pick him negating unique points 3. Jose E. Serrano (New York congressman) retired from congress a few years back due to Parkinson’s but I can’t get a read on how sick he really is 4. Vito Perillo (100 year old New Jersey mayor)-UK obit doubts 5. Elzie Odom (95 year old former Arlington, Texas mayor) same as above 6. John Sterling (MLB Broadcaster)-health issues look to have been overhyped 7. Christopher Worrell (January 6th prisoner)-UK obit doubts and not sure how sick he is. 8. General Booty (College football QB)-Almost picked for his name alone. He’s not only an obit risk but incredibly unlikely to die. 9. Richard Scolyer (Pathologist)-Apparently cancer free 10. Dianna Cowern (Physics Girl)-uncertain about her “Long Covid” diagnosis.

Here's your early morning laugh. My 3 teams that I submitted last month. Team Name Previous Team Name Captain Hemlock's Twenty McMichael, Steve JOKER NFL Player/Wrestler Argent, Rod Musician Carter, Jimmy POTUS de Rachewiltz, Mary Poet/Translator Feiffer, Jules Cartoonist/Author Foyt, A. J. Race Car Driver Holliday, Polly Actress Kinsella, Sophie Author Lee, Jeanette Pool Player Leuchtenburg, William Historian Lewis, Ananda MTV VJ Offit, Sidney Children's Book Author Ono, Yoko Beatles Breaker Upper Perry, William "The Refrigerator" NFL Player Podhoretz, Norman Political Joournalist Richards, Cecile Planned Parenthood President Schlatter, George Laugh-In Producer Sweet, Matthew Musician Talese, Gay Journalist/ Author Vitale, Dick College Basketball Broadcaster Prager, Dennis Conservative Radio Host Rigor Mort Us Burrell, Theo JOKER Antiques Roadshow Chung, Shirley Chef Donaldson, Sam ABC News Commentator Ehrlich, Paul R. Environmental Doomsayer Estrada, Roy Musician/Sex Offender Falk, Peter H. Art Historian Garrett, Hank Actor-Car 54, Where Are You? Goldsmith, Jonathan Most Interesting Man in the World Gregory, Andre Theatre Dirctor/Actor Hartman, David Good Morning America Host Kosar, Bernie NFL QB Koutcher, Nadine Opera Singer Layden, Frank NBA Coach Lukas, D. Wayne Horse Trainer Muraco, Don Wrestler Newell, David Actor-Mr Rogers Neighborhood Pozner, Vladimir Journalist Robbins, Tom Author (NOT Tim Robbins) Schieffer, Bob Former Face The Nation Host Wexton, Jennifer Virginia Congresswoman Team Name Previous Team Name Rolls Off The Tongue Details of Celebrities/Links Nano, Fatos JOKER Albanian Prime Minister Apatow, Maude Actress Bobbitt, John Wayne Temporary Penis Amputee Bonerz, Peter Actor (Bob Newhart Show) Boozer, Young Alabama Politician Charalambous, Bambos UK MP Chin'ono, Hopewell Zimbabwean Journalist Dishy, Bob Character Actor Face, Roy MLB Pitcher Fitzwater, Marlin White House Press Secretary Francisco, Slinger Calypso Musician (Mighty Sparrow) Kill, Jerry College Football Coach Kurtz, Swoosie Actress Mukkamala, Bobby AMA President Ratray, Devin Actor Rizzo, Socrates Mexican Politician Scotty, Ludwig Nauru Politician Sistrunk, Otis NFL Player/Wrestler Smashnova, Anna Tennis Player Vivino, Floyd TV Comedian Dennis Prager replacing Jimmy Carter is a great irony.