The Reader's Digest Version:

Summer '86: Reed graduates from the Family Practice residency program of the University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston. Finally making some real money, and not on call, he begins betting football. As a part-time seasonal pursuit, it fits a 60-70 hour work week.

Early 90's: Same work week getting (really) old. Reed adds basketball... then baseball and becomes full-time handicapper (I still have a very part-time specialized medical practice).

July '04: Reed decides it's time to share.

Write book.

Build website.

Spread the word.

Cheers,
Reed Hogben M.D.