Editor's Note: This is the fourth in a series of feature stories on the men who make up the Erie Fantasy Football League. In order to be featured, you must respond to the official Erie League survey.

Forty-seven year old Jim Damicone has quietly placed himself and his franchise among the all-time wins leaders in Erie League history.

Currently holding a career mark of 60-54, the owner of the King Salmons is one of just three Erie Leaguers to appear in two Fantasy Bowls. However, winning isn't the only thing that brings a smile to Damicone's face.

"Obviously my greatest moment was winning the Fantasy Bowl (over Z's Team in 1993)," he said. "However, I also enjoy winning games when one, two, or three of my players score, or when I only score 40-50 points and still win the game."

Damicone's high point in this regard had to come during the 1993 season when he defeated Dave Bell's Bonecrushers 49-41 -- despite starting just THREE players.

As for how the league has changed during his eight years of ownership, Damicone said the biggest factor has been the quality of the participants. Proof of this is the 31-8 three year record amassed by Damicone's friend since the first grade, Sam Profio.

"Everytime we add new owners, they seem to be better than the ones that left, " he said. "Jim White is again proof of this scenario. The other significant change that everyone has noticed and appreciates is the job our commissioner does. I am aware of numerous other leagues, however I am spoiled by the job Kirk does, hence I have no desire or time to participate in other leagues."

Damicone, a resident of Hudson, names Atomic Punks owner Keith Kuratko as his biggest rival.

"Probably because of the gloat factor but also because he beat me in the inaugural Fantasy Bowl," he said. "Plus the fact that I traded Derrick Fenner earlier in the season to him and he scored two touchdowns to beat me in that game."

As for Damicone's chances at a second title this year?

"My current team is being held together by just three players," he said. "I will need more depth to compete with the scoring machines that some of the other managers have assembled."