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Every fantasy football league has an armchair quarterback. Mine just happened to be my cousin Johnny. When I set out to create a trophy that captured the true spirit of fantasy football, I knew I needed someone who looked comfortable in a recliner, had some personality, and wasn't afraid to laugh at himself. The result was the Armchair Quarterback—a trophy with a pretty great story behind it.

The FantasyTrophies.com logo wasn't created in a fancy design studio. It started on my in-laws' couch in Charlotte, inspired by old-school college sports logos and a very important piece of the equation: my cousin Johnny's beer belly. Here's the story behind the character, the football, and the beer that became the face of FantasyTrophies.com.

Fantasy football is about more than winning the cash. It’s about the rivalries, the trash talk, the inside jokes, and the traditions that keep your league coming back year after year. From playing for a championship trophy to creating legendary last-place punishments, here are five ways to turn your fantasy football league into one you’ll never forget.

Looking for a custom fantasy football trophy that's unique to your league? Over the years, I've helped leagues personalize their championship trophies with logos, inside jokes, and completely unexpected details. Here are some of my favorite custom fantasy trophy requests—and a few ideas for making your own league's trophy one of a kind.