R.I.P. Eli Wallach (1915 - 2014)

Film legend Eli Wallach passed away on June 24th.  The actor of such classics as "The Magnificent Seven," "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly," "The Godfather Part III" and "The Misfits" died at the ripe old age of 98.

For most of us, we remember Wallach as one of the three actors to don the silver suit and portray the frost-bitten fiend Mr. Freeze on the "Batman" TV Series in the 1960s.

With Wallach's passing, John gains his first point in Tomb Bowl XI.  With James still hold a 3 - 1 advantage, can John mount a comeback for the ages, as James has done in years past?  Only time will tell...

R.I.P. Peter Seeger (1919-2014)

It came to my attention that, while it was mentioned that James held a 3-0 lead on John, we didn't alert the fans of the first passing of the year and the first point on the Tomb Bowl Board.

On January 27th, folk singer icon and activist Pete Seeger passed away at the age of 94.  The composer of such seminal American folk classics as "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?," "If I Had A Hammer," and "Turn! Turn! Turn!", Seeger was active in political and environmental issues until his death.

Learn more about the life of Pete Seeger here.

R.I.P. Casey Kasem (1932 - 2014)

Yesterday, the world learned of the passing of famous disc jockey, voice actor and TV personality Casey Kasem.  In the news as of late as part of a battle over his whereabouts and finally his end-of-life care between his children and most recent wife, Jean, Kasem passed away from complications of Lewy Body Dementia at the age of 82.  

He was famous for the weekly syndicated pop radio countdown show "America's Top 40" and, for most of us younger folks, as the voice of Shaggy in the "Scooby Doo" cartoon series.

Kasem's passing gives James a commanding 3 - 0 lead in Tomb Bowl XI.  Only a similar score in Tomb Bowl in 2008 matches this year's results.

For a tribute to Kasem, click here.

R.I.P. Mickey Rooney (1920-2014)

It's been more than two months, but on April 6th, legendary actor, singer and dancer of the stage and screen Mickey Rooney passed away at the age of 93.

His passing, following a rich life filled with love, laughter and success, gave James a 2 - 0 advantage in Tomb Bowl XI. He hasn't had such an advantage in the Tomb Bowl since Tomb Bowl VIII in 2010, when John was swept 3 - 0.

To read a story on his life, click here.

JAMES - TOMB BOWL X CHAMPION!

I know it's a little late, but January has been a busy month.

With the New Year being run in, another Tomb Bowl came to an end. With a 'December to Remember,' James pulled out an impressive come from behind victory with the passing of Nelson Mandela and Peter O'Toole 10 days apart from one another.

This unexpected activity led James to claim his second straight victory. He also has a five year streak of holding the Tomb Bowl Tombstone, including 2011's tie.

The picks for Tomb Bowl XI? Stay tuned...

R.I.P. Peter O'Toole (1932-2013)

In what has become his signature 'tortoise and the hare' move, James took the late lead in Tomb Bowl X with the passing of Academy Award-nominated actor Peter O'Toole on Saturday at the age of 81.

Having been shut out by John for most of 2013, James has had a 'December to Remember' with all of his activity happening in the past 10 days (Nelson Mandela on December 5th & O'Toole on December 14th?)

Can John find a way to tie Tomb Bowl X with less than 3 weeks remaining? We have ourselves a TOMB BOWL!

For more on the life of Peter O'Toole, click here.

R.I.P. Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)

As we enter the final month of 2013, it had seemed that John was narrowly heading into his first Tomb Bowl victory in three years, hanging onto Patty Andrews' passing on January 30th.

However, tonight, as the world mourns the loss of former South African president, political activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela at the age of 95, the only joy may be from Brooklyn as James celebrates the life of such an inspirational man and pulling into a tie in Tomb Bowl X.

As one observer noted "now the brothers are in a dead heat (pun intended) in December!"

We wait and see what the last days of the year holds for the Behan Boys.

Learn more about Mandela's life here.