The FOFC Historical Person Draft Thread (Draft Underway!)

[spleen1015]

2.11 Walt Disney - Cultural Icon (Pre-WWII)

[Chief Rum]

Here is the draft board as of this point.

Reserved For Official Draft Board

ROUND ONE

1. Barkeep-- Jesus of Nazareth - Religious Figure (Classical Age)
2. spleen-- Alexander the Great - Military Leader (Classical Age)
3. Racer-- Muhammad - Religious Figure (Middle Ages)
4. LWSFS-- William Shakespeare - Scribe (1600s)
5. Render-- Leonardo Da Vinci - Intellectual (Renaissance)
6. AENeuman-- St. Nicholas - Cultural Icon (Classical Age)
7. Buccaneer-- Albert Einstein - Intellectual (Pre-WWII 20th century)
8. Izulde-- Adolf Hitler - Evil Historical Person (WWII - 1950s)
9. Danny-- Augustus Caesar - Ruler/Diplomatic Leader (Classical Age)
10. ColtCrazy-- Benjamin Franklin - Intellectual (1700s)
11. larrymcg-- Isaac Newton - Intellectual (1600s)
12. noop-- Siddhārtha Gautama aka Buddha - Religious Figure (Classical Age)

ROUND TWO

1. noop-- Imhotep - Intellectual (Ancient Times)
2. larrymcg-- Abraham Lincoln - Ruler/Diplomatic Leader (1800s)
3. ColtCrazy-- Mahatma Gandhi - Good Historical Person (Pre-WWII 20th century)
4. Danny-- George Washington- Good Historical Person (1700's)
5. Izulde-- Catherine the Great - Woman (1700s)
6. Buccaneer-- Michael Jordan - Sportsman (1980-1999)
7. AENEuman-- Queen Elizabeth - Woman (Renaissance)
8. Render-- Mother Theresa - Good Historical Person (1960-1979)
9. LWSFS-- Michelangelo - Artist (Renaissance)
10. Racer-- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Musician (1700’s)
11. spleen-- Walt Disney - Cultural Icon (Pre-WWII 20th century)
12. Barkeep-- CURRENTLY DRAFTING

[Barkeep49]

Phew. As I was reading there I got worried that we'd have been waiting for me. I left work at 10 PM Eastern thinking I was safe, and just checked the thread when I woke up and suddenly was worried. Picks are comings shortly.

[Barkeep49]

A bit of a stretch here, but this era seems to be the hardest, by far, to think of quality picks. I really debated what category to put him in, but after thinking it over I think I have the right category for him.

2.12 Hammurabi - Intellectual (Ancient Times)
The idea of rule of law, rather than rule of men, started with Hammurabai and his code of laws. Believed to be the first code of laws written in a language that the average man could read (if the average man could have read that is). Barbaric by our standards today, it was clearly a great step towards what we think of as modern governance.

[Racer]

Post removed for Buc.

[oliegirl]

Nice work last night!

So BK is still on the clock with 3.1...

edit - sorry BK, didn't notice you'd just made your pick, thought it was from last night

[Racer]

Good, looks like Barkeep, Spleen, and I are all here right now. Hopefully that means we'll be able to get this thing rolling.

[Barkeep49]

I'm trying to make a concious effort not to make my picks Euro/American centric and I think both 2.12 and this pick help here, not to mention I feel that this one is a top person in a harder time period, as well as being a top pick in his category:

3.1 Ghenghis Khan - Millitary Leader (Middle Ages)
Some have said "Never get involved in a land war in Asia". Well, this man not only got involved in one, he actually managed to conquer just about all of Asia at the same time. Using tactics which could be considered genocidal, his military prowess is hard to deny.

[spleen1015]

3.2 Tutankhamun - Ruler/Diplomatic Leader (Ancient Times)

This is an iffy pick, but my brain screwed up Ancient and Classical Times. So, I need a pick for Ancient Times.

[Racer]

3.3 Homer (Ancient Times) - Scribe


I had to clear this pick with Chief first since his existence has been questioned. However, someone began passing on epic poems of The Odyssey and lliad and I'm taking the person who's been attributed to doing so. I would have rather taken a few other people with this pick, but I couldn't even find hardly anyone from this era so Homer became an easy choice. Kudos to anyone who can.

[Barkeep49]

Originally Posted by Racer

3.3 Homer (Ancient Times) - Scribe


I had to clear this pick with Chief first since his existence has been questioned. However, someone began passing on epic poems of The Odyssey and lliad and I'm taking the person who's been attributed to doing so. I would have rather taken a few other people with this pick, but I couldn't even find hardly anyone from this era so Homer became an easy choice. Kudos to anyone who can.

Fantastic pick.

[LastWhiteSoxFanStanding]

3.4 Julius Caesar classical age-military ruler

[RendeR]

3.5 Abraham Religious figure, Ancient Times

[Noop]

Originally Posted by RendeR

3.5 Abraham Religious figure, Ancient Times

Excellent choice. Three major religions trace their origins to him.

[RendeR]

I've got a dentists appt and then have to get to work so I won;t be back till 2pm-ish at best. Things look to be moving along well now =)


Later folks!

[RendeR]

Originally Posted by Noop

Excellent choice. Three major religions trace their origins to him.

Yeah I was having a helluva time finding someone for the ancient era. There were lots of religion throughout the history but this way I kill 2 tough choices with one pick.

[Noop]

I hope you guys can get to me before 11:30 because I have to go to class then my LSAT class until like 3.

[spleen1015]

Originally Posted by Noop

I hope you guys can get to me before 11:30 because I have to go to class then my LSAT class until like 3.

Send in a list!

[Noop]

Originally Posted by spleen1015

Send in a list!

I might do that because I have a list of three right now I am hoping that they aren't selected.

[oliegirl]

Originally Posted by Noop

I might do that because I have a list of three right now I am hoping that they aren't selected.

Yes, please send in a list...

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

A bit of a stretch here, but this era seems to be the hardest, by far, to think of quality picks. I really debated what category to put him in, but after thinking it over I think I have the right category for him.

2.12 Hammurabi - Intellectual (Ancient Times)
The idea of rule of law, rather than rule of men, started with Hammurabai and his code of laws. Believed to be the first code of laws written in a language that the average man could read (if the average man could have read that is). Barbaric by our standards today, it was clearly a great step towards what we think of as modern governance.

Damn you! I had him at another category though.

[Racer]

Looks like there might be a run on ancient times people right now. 4 out of the last 6 picks have come from that era.

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

I'm trying to make a concious effort not to make my picks Euro/American centric and I think both 2.12 and this pick help here, not to mention I feel that this one is a top person in a harder time period, as well as being a top pick in his category:

3.1 Ghenghis Khan - Millitary Leader (Middle Ages)
Some have said "Never get involved in a land war in Asia". Well, this man not only got involved in one, he actually managed to conquer just about all of Asia at the same time. Using tactics which could be considered genocidal, his military prowess is hard to deny.

Another excellent pick and one I'd considered for further on down the line.

[Noop]

I have a question are we trying to get people who aren't the normal choices or are we just trying to put together the best draft based on notoriety? I am just wondering because I have a few names in mind whose names are not well known but their impact is very significant.

I know we're playing for fun but I am just wondering...

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by Noop

I have a question are we trying to get people who aren't the normal choices or are we just trying to put together the best draft based on notoriety? I am just wondering because I have a few names in mind whose names are not well known but their impact is very significant.

I know we're playing for fun but I am just wondering...

I'd say different people have different strategies, which is all part of the fun.

[Racer]

Originally Posted by RendeR

I've got a dentists appt and then have to get to work so I won;t be back till 2pm-ish at best. Things look to be moving along well now =)


Later folks!

Hopefully Render sent in a list.

[Buccaneer]

Damn, most all of the people on my list are gone. I had Abraham, Mozart, Micheangelo, Disney, Caesar, Genghis and Homer and they are all gone. Nice work.

Reminder: Do NOT talk about future or what-if picks (i.e., persons that have not been picked yet).

[Racer]

Originally Posted by Racer

Hopefully Render sent in a list.

Check that. Though he was right after Buc and his brother. Doesn't matter then if he sent a list or not.

[ColtCrazy]

I'll send a PM to oligirl in a minute with a short list of my people. I'll be out till about 1. Hoping we'll be to me by then.

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by Noop

I have a question are we trying to get people who aren't the normal choices or are we just trying to put together the best draft based on notoriety? I am just wondering because I have a few names in mind whose names are not well known but their impact is very significant.

I know we're playing for fun but I am just wondering...

Ah, The Izulde Strategy.

Remember, our lists will go up for vote by the general FOFC population. In previous drafts, those that went obscure faired very poorly in the voting and the drafter just ended up coping out by saying that he did it for personal reasons. I believe, since we all following sports, that this is a competition and the general FOFC population are the judges.

[oliegirl]

I'm showing AENeuman is up, followed by Bucc...I have Bucc's email, I'll shoot him a message and ask him to give AE a heads up so we can get moving again...

[AENeuman]

I really wanted the Abraham pick. Missed out on both Abe's...

Ok, not sexy but we are running out of the biggies...

3.6 Moses, Religious, Ancient Times

[Izulde]

I'm here to get my pick in before work.

[Izulde]

dola, when it comes up that is.

[Danny]

Hurry up guys, I need to run out for a bit and want to get my pick in before I have to leave!

[oliegirl]

Originally Posted by Danny

Hurry up guys, I need to run out for a bit and want to get my pick in before I have to leave!

It looks like we are waiting on Bucc...PM me your pick(s) if you need to leave before your turn is up...

[Danny]

I will if needed, but they were both online, so I was hoping to get it in live

[Buccaneer]

olie, I am home for the next 10 days so no need to email me at work.

There are a couple of big names left but I got to fill in Ancient Time before I'm stuck picking some court musician to the Babylonians: - SCRATCH THAT - after writing something up and changed my mind (think I'll get an ancient next time). Sorry for the delay.

3.7 Napoleon Bonaparte - 1800s, Military

[spleen1015]

Looking at the picks that have taken place, the person I was going to take #1 and #2 hasn't been taken. This tells me they weren't worth a #1 or #2 pick. Thank the maker I didn't pick them.

[Racer]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

olie, I am home for the next 10 days so no need to email me at work.

There are a couple of big names left but I got to fill in Ancient Time before I'm stuck picking some court musician to the Babylonians: - SCRATCH THAT - after writing something up and changed my mind (think I'll get an ancient next time). Sorry for the delay.

3.7 Napoleon Bonaparte - 1800s, Military

Great pick. I was wondering when he was going to get drafted especially with Alexander the Great going 2nd overall.

[Izulde]

3.8 - Martin Luther King, Jr. - Historical Good Person (1960s-1970s

He had a dream, a dream of racial equality and the elimination of prejudice that still resonates strongly today, even if his dream has yet to be fully realized. A dynamic orator, a champion against poverty, the '60s were the peak of his fame and influence and the most widely known part of his legacy until his untimely assassination in 1968.

A holiday today in his honor, one of the youngest people ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize (1964), his vision stands a goal to still be strived for and his message of peace, hope and the end of racial discord and poverty serves as inspiration to millions the world over, even decades after his death.

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by Racer

Great pick. I was wondering when he was going to get drafted especially with Alexander the Great going 2nd overall.

I had him on the radar, but for some strange reason, I thought he'd last longer.

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by Racer

Great pick. I was wondering when he was going to get drafted especially with Alexander the Great going 2nd overall.

Thanks. He's typically listed in the top 3 of all time along with Alexander and Genghis, but there are many opinions. I actually wrote up two entries but had overlooked Napoleon since my Military column is rather busy and the fact he wasn't standing on a chair to stand out.

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by Izulde

3.8 - Martin Luther King, Jr. - Historical Good Person (1960s-1970s

Boom goes my Good column. He was one of the two that I wrote up (the other being ancient). Nice work again.

[Danny]

3.9 Oprah Winfrey - Cultural Icon, 2000s-Present Day

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by Danny

3.9 Oprah Winfrey - Cultural Icon, 2000s-Present Day

dammit That was my pick for later. I think this is going to be a difficult era and she stood out as the obvious choice when I filled in my brackets early on.

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Danny

3.9 Shia Lebeauf - Cultural Icon, 2000s-Present Day

Might as well be.

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Boom goes my Good column. He was one of the two that I wrote up (the other being ancient). Nice work again.

Thanks.

I might actually do fairly well this time, since you of all people is liking my draft.

Though admittedly, Ancient is going to be a nasty time period now, with most of the heavyweights out of the picture, but I still have a few names, I think.

[oliegirl]

***bites tongeue***
Must not comment on picks...must not comment on picks...must not comment on picks...


I'm out for a couple of hours, I have my phone so you can get me via IM if you need me. I thought about taking my laptop to the pool so I can check in but decided that I'm just not that dedicated

[Izulde]

Argh, I'm late for work! Hopefully my list doesn't get eaten up before I get back in 5 hours.