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Hacksaw86 · 03-21-2020, 11:32 AM

By the year 1900, baseball had grown in popularity, but a successful coalition had never been created. Some startups had attempted and failed; most notably the esteemed National League (NL.) Seeing a great opportunity after the NL folded in 1897, city leaders and notable businessmen met to discuss the possibility of taking advantage of this potentially profitable market. 32 cities were selected to take part in this new organization, owners selected from each city. The only problem was they needed a leader, somebody that could tie everything together and give these businessmen and politicians a clear direction and vision for how to make their league successful. Somebody that knew baseball. That man was Roger Wyckoff.

Roger had been a close advisor to multiple owners in the now defunct National League. His baseball mind was well known throughout the new owners; after a quick vote he was unamimously approved as the commishioner for their league. Roger had new ideas for the NABL, ones that the NL had not been bold enough to accept. A true playoff system, which would give more teams an opportunity to win a Championship. Players could leave their original team that drafted them after a few years, they would no longer simply be employees of that team for their entire career. Another professional hitter would come to bat instead of the pitcher, creating more offense. All of these changes came down to one thing; creating more fan interest and revenue for the teams. Only time would tell if this different way of playing the game would work, but everyone was invested in these new ideas.

Fast forward to 1949. The NABL has become a huge success. Still set at 32 teams, each individual club has three minor league temas affiliated to grow their draft picks and build a farm system. The original brains behind the league, Roger, has long retired. He had high hopes for his son Louis to take over in some fashion; Louis however had no interest in "taking part in a child's game." He went on to make his fortune as a lawyer and had a son of his own, Kyle.

Kyle Wyckoff grew up at his Grandfather's side, learning the game and drinking in all the knowledge his grandfather had. Kyle did not realise that Roger had amassed his own personal wealth from his years of working within the NABL. At 33 years old, Kyle met with Roger and was presented with a unique opportunity. Roger's good friend was the owner of the St. Louis Archers, the Wyckoff's hometown team. They needed a new General Manager and Manager. The job was offered to Kyle, and of course he readily accepted the position. This is a story of Kyle and his run with the franchise of the St. Louis Archers; a team that has only made 9 playoff appearances without a single NABL Championship in their 50 year history.

03-21-2020, 11:32 AM	#2
Hacksaw86 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 99	By the year 1900, baseball had grown in popularity, but a successful coalition had never been created. Some startups had attempted and failed; most notably the esteemed National League (NL.) Seeing a great opportunity after the NL folded in 1897, city leaders and notable businessmen met to discuss the possibility of taking advantage of this potentially profitable market. 32 cities were selected to take part in this new organization, owners selected from each city. The only problem was they needed a leader, somebody that could tie everything together and give these businessmen and politicians a clear direction and vision for how to make their league successful. Somebody that knew baseball. That man was Roger Wyckoff. Roger had been a close advisor to multiple owners in the now defunct National League. His baseball mind was well known throughout the new owners; after a quick vote he was unamimously approved as the commishioner for their league. Roger had new ideas for the NABL, ones that the NL had not been bold enough to accept. A true playoff system, which would give more teams an opportunity to win a Championship. Players could leave their original team that drafted them after a few years, they would no longer simply be employees of that team for their entire career. Another professional hitter would come to bat instead of the pitcher, creating more offense. All of these changes came down to one thing; creating more fan interest and revenue for the teams. Only time would tell if this different way of playing the game would work, but everyone was invested in these new ideas. Fast forward to 1949. The NABL has become a huge success. Still set at 32 teams, each individual club has three minor league temas affiliated to grow their draft picks and build a farm system. The original brains behind the league, Roger, has long retired. He had high hopes for his son Louis to take over in some fashion; Louis however had no interest in "taking part in a child's game." He went on to make his fortune as a lawyer and had a son of his own, Kyle. Kyle Wyckoff grew up at his Grandfather's side, learning the game and drinking in all the knowledge his grandfather had. Kyle did not realise that Roger had amassed his own personal wealth from his years of working within the NABL. At 33 years old, Kyle met with Roger and was presented with a unique opportunity. Roger's good friend was the owner of the St. Louis Archers, the Wyckoff's hometown team. They needed a new General Manager and Manager. The job was offered to Kyle, and of course he readily accepted the position. This is a story of Kyle and his run with the franchise of the St. Louis Archers; a team that has only made 9 playoff appearances without a single NABL Championship in their 50 year history.