Stephen Jupinka and Shawn Childs To Be Inducted Into NFBC Hall of Fame

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:36 pm

I'm proud to announce tonight that the inaugural class of the NFBC Hall of Fame will include two top players from the first seven years of our contest: Stephen Jupinka and Shawn Childs. I know that both players feel awkward being honored from a group of such talented fantasy players, but I really believe that these two owners have earned the right to be celebrated for their accomplishments during the first seven seasons.

Steve and Shawn will be honored in Las Vegas before the Main Event at the Bellagio on Saturday, March 26th. We will also honor them on the web site with a special Hall of Fame area, with their photos, list of accomplishments and earnings. They have set the bar for excellence in the NFBC and the good news is that you know these guys won't quit trying to win multiple contests each year. Both are in more than a handful of NFBC contests this year and will be striving to win every one that they are in again.

Steve and Shawn are the only competitors to win four NFBC league titles since 2004 and Steve won the $100,000 grand prize last year. Shawn has four Top 5 overall finishes, but you know he won't be satisfied until he wins the overall title. He's back in Las Vegas with us again to try and do just that.

Let's toast these two great players and know that while we're celebrating their accomplishments they are preparing day and night for the upcoming season. CONGRATS STEVE AND SHAWN!!

And congrats to the six other finalists for the NFBC Hall of Fame. Tom and I could have easily honored each and every one of you, but the bar has been set very high by these two players and hopefully some of you will earn the right to join them in the NFBC Hall of Fame next year. We'd like nothing better than to add to this list each and every year, but only if there are worthy additions.

Thanks all and good luck in 2011. We have a lot to celebrate this season, that's for sure.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:38 pm

STEPHEN JUPINKA

NFBC FACTS

Entered: 33 leagues since 2004

Won: 14 league titles (42.4%)

2nd: 3 times (51.5% in Top 2)

3rd: 4 (63.6% in money)

4th: 4

5th: 3

6th: 1

7th: 1 (30 of 33 times he's in top half)

Other finishes: 9, 13, 14

Main Events: 8

1st: 4 (NFBC record)

2nd: 1

3rd: 1 (cashed 75%)

4th: 1

5th: 1

In the overall standings, he is our Lifetime Standings leader, having placed 10th, 18th, 35th, 54th, 2nd, 33rd, 1st and 94th.

My records might be off slightly, but Steve has spent approximately $46,000 in NFBC entry fees and has won just over $170,000.

Steve has also won money in just about every different format. He has won:

Main Events

$500 Satellite Leagues (4)

$325 Slow Drafts (3)

12-team Online Championships (1)

Invitationals (KJ Duke)

He finished second in the debut NFBC Auction Championship.

His Achilles heel might be the Ultimate League! [Big Grin] He has competed in four Ultimate Leagues and finished 3rd, 5th, 13th and 14th. Don't ask me why, but that's been his lone failure.

Interestingly, it's fun to see how few leagues we actually offered our top players before the past few years. Here's Steve's resume in the NFBC:

2004: 1st Main Event, 1st $500 Mid-Season

2005: 1st Main Event

2006: 2nd Main Event, 3rd Ultimate, 5th $500 Sat

2007: 5th Main Event, 1st $500, 7th $500, 3rd Ultimate, 5th Ultimate Auction

2008: 1st Main Event, 1st $500, 1st $500, 14th Ultimate

2009: 3rd Main Event, 1st $325 Slow, 4th $500 DC, 1st KJ Duke, 9th $1,000 Sat, 1st Online Championship, 13th Ultimate, 1st $250

2010: 1st Main Event, 3rd Super, 4th Main Event, 2nd Auction, 6th Live Double Play, 1st $325 Slow, 1st $325 Slow, 4th $325 Slow, 2nd $125 Sat, 4th $125 Sat.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:39 pm

SHAWN CHILDS

NFBC FACTS

Entered: 52 leagues since 2004

Won: 9 league titles (17.3%)

2nd: 12 times (40.4% in Top 2)

3rd: 4 (48.1% in money)

4th: 6

5th: 5

6th: 3

7th: 1 (40 of 52 or 76.9% in top half)

Other finishes: 8th (3), 9th (1), 10th (2), 11th (3), 12th (2), 13th (1).

Main Events: 8

1st: 4 (NFBC record)

2nd: 1

3rd: 1 (cashed 62.5%)

5th: 1

7th: 1

8th: 1

In the overall standings, he is the only person to finish in the Top 5 FOUR TIMES. He has finished 3rd, 5th, 102nd, 3rd, 58th, 3rd, 154th and 214th.

My records might be off slightly, but Shawn has spent approximately $68,500 in NFBC entry fees and has won just over $120,000.

Shawn has also won money in just about every different format. He has won:

Main Events (4)

$1,250 AL Auction Leagues (2)

$1,250 NL Auction League (1)

$1,000 Satellite

Invitational (Shawn Childs League)

$325 Slow Drafts (won free entry in 2009)

He has finished second in the Ultimate League twice, 2nd in the AL Auction League twice on top of his two AL titles, and in 2009 he had three second place Online Championship finishes in that 12-team concept.

He will admit that this wasn't his best NFBC season as he finished the lowest ever in the Main Event, placing 7th and 8th in his Las Vegas leagues and 154th and 214th overall. But in the six previous seasons, Shawn won four of six league titles and finished second one other year. And his four Top 5 overall finishes are unprecedented.

Here's Shawn's resume in the NFBC:

2004: 1st Main Event, 1st AL Auction

2005: 1st Main Event, 4th AL Auction, 6th NL Auction, 3rd Mid-Season Sat

2006: 5th Main Event, 1st $1,000 Sat, 3rd Magazine League, 11th $1,000 Mid-Sat, 1st NL Auction, 3rd AL Auction, 2nd Ultimate

2007: 1st Main, 2nd $500 Sat, 6th $500 Sat, 9th Ultimate, 11th $1,000 Sat, 12th NL Auction, 2nd AL Auction, 8th Ultimate Auction, 6th Childs League

2008: 2nd Main Event, 2nd Ultimate, 12th $500 DC, 4th AL Auction, 13th NL Auction, 5th Childs League

2009: 1st Main Event, 2nd Online Championship, 2nd Online Championship, 2nd Online Championship, 4th Online Championship, 2nd $325 Slow, 4th $500 DC, 1st Childs League, 11th Ultimate, 10th KJ Duke, 1st AL Auction, 5th NL Auction, 8th $325 Slow

2010: 7th Main Event, 8th Main, 10th $325 Slow, 2nd Childs League, 5th Diamond, 2nd AL Auction, 2nd Auction Championship, 4th Online DP, 3rd Live DP, 5th Live DP, 4th Live DP

Red Sox Nation- · Post by **Red Sox Nation-** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:40 pm

Congrats Shawn and Steve. 2 great owners. Well deserved.

Jason

Rog · Post by **Rog** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:43 pm

congrats guys, well deserved

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:44 pm

Great job gentlemen!

Cobb · Post by **Cobb** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:55 pm

Congrats Steve and Shawn...very well deserved.

Bull Pen Pugs · Post by **Bull Pen Pugs** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:25 pm

Yes, without doubt a no brainer. Well Done!!!!!

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:29 pm

CONGRATS GUYS! Well done...

751542 · Post by **751542** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:58 pm

i have called each of the guys and congratulated them....they truly deserve to be in the inaugural class and they both are true gentlemen, diplomats and friends....a great accomplishment guys!! a tip of the hat!!

Money · Post by **Money** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:30 pm

Very nice. A couple of class guys. Congratulations.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:07 pm

Great decision Greg!

Not only have they been the two most successful players, they've done as much as anyone to represent the NFBC and high stakes players with both sportsmanship and talent, just what a HOF player should be.

Congrats Steve & Shawn.

bustouts · Post by **bustouts** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:36 pm

great job guys......very well deserved!

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:38 pm

Congrats to both Steve and Shawn. Looking forward to the acceptance speeches!

Baseball Furies · Post by **Baseball Furies** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:11 pm

Well-deserved. Perfect way to christen the NFBC Hall of Fame! Congrats, gentleman.

Baseball Furies · Post by **Baseball Furies** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:12 pm

Originally posted by Baseball Furies:

Well-deserved. Perfect way to christen the NFBC Hall of Fame! Congrats, gentleman. Uh, that would be, "gentlemen".

Bob Enzyte · Post by **Bob Enzyte** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:31 pm

Way to go Stephen and Shawn. I'll congratulate you two personally in 3 weeks. Excellent picks Greg.

Ando · Post by **Ando** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:22 pm

Congrats Steve and Shawn. You two deserve it and will serve as great ambassadors for our game. Greg, excellent decision; set the bar enormously high - what a Hall of Fame should be.

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:30 pm

If the inaugural HOF class is limited to two, then Steve and Shawn are the obvious choices. Ask anyone with any history here who the best players in our game are and these gentlemen are always in the conversation. Two great players who are great guys as well who always represent this contest with class. Congratulations Steve. Congratulations Shawn. A well-deserved honor.

Any of the other nominees would have been worthy choices as well and their time will come. Don't worry guys, you're in. It's just a matter of when. Remember, even Dimaggio had to wait a few years.

Congrats again to Steve and Shawn and all the others nominated.

[ March 10, 2011, 05:31 AM: Message edited by: Glenneration X ]

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:55 pm

Congrats Steve and Shawn!

You head what will one day be a longer list of class competitors who kick my can year in and year out!

Cowboy Joe · Post by **Cowboy Joe** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:12 am

Nice honor, guys. Enjoy.

ESPN8 THE OCHO · Post by **ESPN8 THE OCHO** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:16 am

Congrats Guys!

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:21 am

Thanks so much guys. Looking forward to meeting up with all of you in AC and Vegas !

Congrats Childs! A mark of a true HOFer: You've made all players around you BETTER players. Myself included.

Much thanks to Greg for the inclusion. This is just another example that we are never just a customer ID to you guys.

Now let's fill this virtual hall up !

Thunder · Post by **Thunder** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:43 am

Good job Greg and Tom on this decision. Success + Integrity = HOF.

Congrats Steve and Shawn.

gigglin marlin · Post by **gigglin marlin** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:47 am

Greg,

What color blazer will these two special guys be presented with.