The History of Fantasy Sports

Larry Schechter joins Jeff Erickson to discuss his new book, "The History of Fantasy Sports." (https://tinyurl.com/b63urwjx)

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00:00 - The History of Fantasy Sports

03:00 - 18 Months of Research

04:20 - First Tabletop Games in 1800’s

05:20 - Difference between fantasy & Strat-O-Matic / APBA

08:00 - Paring Down to Make the Book

09:30 - FSTA / FSGA

13:00 - Founders of Rotisserie

19:00 - Early Reviews

22:30 - Early different formats

25:00 - Variations of the game

30:00 - Larry’s personal background - CDM

31:45 - Transitioning to LABR/Tout

34:30 - Mixed Leagues

35:40 - Football dwarfs baseball

37:30 - Role of the leagues / players’ associations

39:00 - AL ToutWars this year

42:30 - NFBC Main Events

43:20 - Corbin Carroll 

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