A) Where did your WIS moniker come from?
My nickname when I joined was Cato, but when I tried that they said it was being used by someone else. So I put in Midge, which was an old nickname, and they took it.
B) What is your real (first) name?
Kerry - a lot of the time at restaurants (those were the days) I use the name Bob because nobody misspells Bob.
C) What part of the country/world do you live in?
I live in Katy, Texas, which is a suburb of Houston.
D) How did you find your way to WhatIfSports?
One of my best friends (Galveston - plays mostly baseball, but plays some basketball) told me about it and wouldn't let up until I tried it. I played a lot of baseball here (until they ruined it) before I gave basketball a try.
E) Do you have a favorite basketball player (or two or three) of all time?
My first favorite player was John Havlicek. He had a funny sounding name and played in that building with the funny floor. I later became a big fan of Kevin Porter when I was playing Strat-o-Matic basketball and he had a great passing card. I like guys who can pass. After I moved to Houston I became a huge Mike Newlin fan. He was so much fun to watch play. I'm sure many of you are familiar with the Dave Cowens story. Years later, when I was working at a TV station that aired Rockets games, I had a chance to meet him and talk to him a number of times. Good stuff.
F) How good a basketball player are you (or have you been) in real life?
I only played in pick-up games and intramural games, but I liked playing a lot. I knew I couldn't shoot so I didn't shoot unless I has a layup. I was a good passer and a good rebounder for a guy who was 5' 9" and I at least made an effort on defense.
G) What is your profession? (Or area of study, if you're a student, or main thing to which to devote time if you're retired, independently wealthy, etc.)
My career was in television, but now I am retired.
H) What do you for fun?
I like to binge watch TV shows. I enjoy reading. We play a lot of European style board games, things like Ticket To Ride (Big Train Death Match), Splendor, Catan, Istanbul and Agricola. There are a lot of good games out there.
I) What is something other owners might be surprised to learn about you?
I was the first person in Texas to whistle left handed while thinking about pizza. I like to say bizarre things just to see people's reactions.