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Ever wonder how a handmade fantasy football trophy actually gets made? For more than 30 years, I've been turning blocks of clay into one-of-a-kind fantasy football trophies. From sculpting the figure and creating the mold to applying the bronze finish and building the solid oak base, here's a behind-the-scenes look at how I make the trophies that end up in fantasy leagues across the country.

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.

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.