1989-90 EFL Season






The draft this year was held at Bruce Chaffee's house.  As you can see, the league was unable to afford the lavish accommodations of subsequent drafts.  A stereo stand covered by a blanket doubled for an official podium.  Christmas tree lights highlighted the draft board, a proxy for the halo spotlights used in subsequent years.  But the use of a mounted draft board was a step up from the piece of paper on a table method used in the inaugural year.
 

The first (and last) league commissioner was elected when R. Scott Russell faced off against Zack the Wonderdog in a tight vote.  The league would have had a "ruff" time and perhaps gone to the dogs had Zack prevailed, since not even a pharmacist could accurately decipher his paw prints. The selection of R. Scott Russell proved to be prophetically just in that Zack was subsequently indicted for stealing property from his owner.  Zack attempted to cover up his act by eating the stolen property. Zack was sentenced to formal house arrest until the property was able to be retrieved by a stool pidgeon.


Guido congratulates Chris Maksym.  Guido, considered a prophet by many, predicted a second consecutive last place finish for the Combackers.  Chris was able to somewhat redeem himself, however, by finishing a not too distant 1,306 points out of first place, nearly 3000 points closer than the previous year.  Mike laughs, knowing he is in line for his 3rd straight victory, although his margin of victory slid considerably.  Wife Sheila concluded the season by picking up 88 points on Mike. Alas, she needed 123 more to pull out the victory.  The league scoring average soared to 803 points per week.

 
 

 

 

Final Order of Finish

1989-90 Season

Owner

Points

Mike Ryan

13,569

Sheila Ryan

13,446

Einar Tjolsen

13,018

Bruce Chaffee

12,869

Kevin Townsend

12,748

Robert Wolk

12,448

Cesar Alaniz

12,376

Chris Maksym

12,263