The SOB in Charge
Our founder and SOB in Charge is Greg Ruby, BSI (“Bulldog Pin with Ruby Eyes”). Greg is a member of 16 Sherlockian scions, including another that he founded, The Fourth Garrideb (for Sherlockian coin collectors). He is the current Gasogene of the Six Napoleons of Baltimore and organizer of the Silver Blaze (Southern Division) race. His publications include The Numismatic Edgar Allan Poe, as well as chapters in the BSI Press’ Trenches: The War Service of Sherlock Holmes and Racing in the Canon.
Our founder and SOB in Charge is Greg Ruby, BSI (“Bulldog Pin with Ruby Eyes”). Greg is a member of 16 Sherlockian scions, including another that he founded, The Fourth Garrideb (for Sherlockian coin collectors). He is the current Gasogene of the Six Napoleons of Baltimore and organizer of the Silver Blaze (Southern Division) race. His publications include The Numismatic Edgar Allan Poe, as well as chapters in the BSI Press’ Trenches: The War Service of Sherlock Holmes and Racing in the Canon.
Original SOBs
The following alphabetical listing shows the 21 brave individuals who attended the inaugural mob of the Sherlockians of Baltimore on May 9, 2016, at Michael’s Steak and Lobster House in Baltimore, MD. These lucky folks will forever be known as the "Original SOBs" and were issued membership cards to that effect.
The following alphabetical listing shows the 21 brave individuals who attended the inaugural mob of the Sherlockians of Baltimore on May 9, 2016, at Michael’s Steak and Lobster House in Baltimore, MD. These lucky folks will forever be known as the "Original SOBs" and were issued membership cards to that effect.
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Beth Austin
John Baesch Dr. Daniel J. Benny Debbie Clark Denny Dobry Joann Dobry Tom Fahres Evelyn Herzog William Hyder Carol S. Leventhal Rachael Lea Leventhal |
Frank Mentzel
Gary L. Miller Jacquelynn Bost Morris S. Brent Morris John Pforr Greg D. Ruby Andrew Solberg Mary Stojak Patricia Villacrusis Karen Wilson |
Certified SOBs
Anyone who attends a mob (meeting) of the Sherlockians of Baltimore is considered to be a member. A person attending two mobs is issued a membership card and is thereafter known as a “Card-carrying SOB.” The 21 people who attended the inaugural mob on May 9, 2016 are additionally known as “Original SOBs.”
There are three ways to become a Certified SOB – give a presentation, lead a story discussion, or prepare a quiz. Members taking on one of these challenges are rewarded with an investiture of their own choosing. While many Holmes groups issue investitures, they are usually based on the Sherlockian Canon. Investitures in the Sherlockians of Baltimore, however, are based on a connection to Baltimore or Maryland – e.g., famous citizens, places, or events associated with the area.
The forty-five Certified SOBs as of January 16, 2021, along with explanations of their investitures, are listed on the following pages:
2016 Investitures (9)
2017 Investitures (10)
2018 Investitures (8)
2019 Investitures (6)
2020 Investitures (10)
2021 Investitures (2)
