[Puckett guy]

I have to say I have enjoyed reading the posts in this thread. Thanks to the person who started this topic. We are all proof that it's never too late to have a happy childhood.

I am evidently one of the senior citizens here at the young age of 55. I fell in love with sports management games in 1964 at the height of my nerdiness which was in 8th grade. I saved up the $8.95 to order the APBA Baseball board game. For any other old-timers out there who have played it, you know how captivating that game could be, all you needed was a little imagination. (Ah, the pleasure of rolling a "66"!) Here I am 41 years later and I am still hooked on this form of entertainment. My lovely wife of 30 years and my three adult daughters have simply accepted that this is the way I am. I look forward to doing this for another 40 years. I can't wait for the games of the future game that will feature AI created lifelike video of every play.

Fortunately I do enough "normal" stuff, so the family doesn't get on me too much when I head for the computer to "play my games". Finally, I would like to say this hobby, like many others, is a fine way to keep your sanity and relieve some stress. I have a tough day job with lots of responsibility. Managing a fantasy sports team in the evening is a fine way to escape to another world for a few hours.