The first one I played was one I created. I used a deck of cards as my random generator. There were fictitious teams and players, which is my preference still to this day. I had an index card for every player. I forget how many shoe size boxes I filled. On the back, I would create a storyline for each. There were injuries which I determined in an omnipotent fashion. It was alarming how many stars from my rival teams that would fall prey to a devastating injury at the worst times.
As for others, I played any and all I could get my hands on. APBA was my first investment. Many newspapers were delivered before that purchase. I remember the APBA newsletters. I was always humbled by those that would play out a complete season for all the teams in a year. Or how their players would produce almost exactly like the live versions.
For the most part, computer video games underwhelmed me, with the exception of those that focus on simulation and management. I do like playing MLB The Show Road to the Show. Short of being added to the player database for OOTP, this is the likeliest way that I will make it to the majors.
