In the beginning…

Born in 1999, Strictly Circus was created by Ben Thoma, along with the founders Brian Grafton, Jason Baxter, and Chris Burket. Early on, the league depended on such resources as magazines, television, and pencil & paper. Since then, the league has evolved to incorporate the use of the Internet, StatTrackers and HD television.

All the while, each team has battled for honor, bragging rights, and a spot in the Strictly Circus Bowl. Those falling from grace, hope to avoid the dreaded pink shirt and associated New Year's Eve "Beer Bitch" duties, as is customary for the loser of the annual Toilet Bowl. All the while, the league seeks to instill it's mighty pact in all who participate: "Win or lose… all must drink Car Bombs."

After several seasons as Commissioner, Ben handed the reins to the current Commish, Chris, who manages the league through Yahoo!'s Fantasy services.

In 2007, the league expanded into two lucrative markets, overseen by team owners Brian Merritt and Jared Cavagnuolo. Around this same time, the league incorporated the use of this blog as an official voice and home to league communication. What you read here is not only the soul of Strictly Circus, but it's bowels.