About this episode
Larry Schechter joins Jeff Erickson to discuss his new book, "The History of Fantasy Sports." (https://tinyurl.com/b63urwjx) --- 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 --- Sorare Promotional Copy Build a Collection. Chase Glory. Sign up for Sorare: MLB today and get 50% off up to $50 on your first Pro Cards. Play now ! --- PrizePicks Download PrizePicks today and use code ROTOPOD for a first deposit match up to $100! Sign up now ! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.