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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