Negro Baseball League

Akrobat · 11-08-2003, 03:51 PM

For Love of the Game is now open and looking for owners. A unique league, For Love of the Game combines the old school negro league with the new school era of baseball.

The league has 16 players who are currently in the MLB Hall of Fame (the supernatural sixteen). Each of these players will join a league full of fictional players as 18 year old superstars (just like the Baseball Maelstrom, thanks for the idea) who will duke it out year after year with their team. Each team will draft a star, and he is unable to be traded/released throughout his career.

Instead of having minor leagues we have a developmental league, where 6 teams produce the rookie class for each year. The developmental league will be sprinkled with real life negro league players, and some MLB players who also made impacts (Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby, Hank Aaron, Gene Baker, etc.). Every year we will bring in 10-20 real life players mixed in with fictional players for the developmental league. If a player does not get drafted, he stays in the D-League for the next season (up to the age of 32). Since there is no minor leagues however, you have to make sure that these players are almost ready to play in the bigs when you draft them. Everytime a player is drafted, a new random MLB player will take his place next season. The developmental league is like its own league, so you get to see complete career stats, news logs, records, and awards.

We have many other features such as our own financial system including your very own sponsor. Players stick with their team until they are 32 and as soon as they hit 32 they must enter league free agency following the season. Player salaries will range from 1,000 dollars (a players salary until he is 32) to 20,000 dollars. Go here to read about everything in full detail. Once you have read the charter sign the agreement, and fill out an application. We look forward to what hopes to be many solid years of play. If you have any questions or need me to clarify something please feel free to email me at akrobat@tpb-fans.com.

Akrobat · 11-08-2003, 09:22 PM

A few of the "stars" in the league:

Satchel Paige- Strikeout machine who boasts reduced ratings of 10/9/9

Josh Gibson- The most powerful/feared hitter in Negro baseball league history. Boasts ratings of 9/10/9

Cool Papa Bell- The fastest player in the Negro Leagues. Boasts 10 for contact, 10 for eye, and A/A speed

Martin Dihigo- The most versatile player ever to play the game. He is rated "B" range for all 9 fielding positions with good hitting skills... and he's a pitcher! Let him hit 3 games, then pitch a 9 inning shutout the next.

To fill out an app you'll need to sign the agreement on the charter, then it will lead you to the real application.

Akrobat · 11-09-2003, 11:05 AM

Owners page has been updated with the teams taken.

Akrobat · 11-09-2003, 03:25 PM

Teams that remain:

Chicago American Giants
Detroit Stars
New York Black Yankees

grindz601 · 11-09-2003, 03:27 PM

Please IM me at grindmachine5000 I would like to ask you something about the league because I would like to join.

Akrobat · 11-09-2003, 03:43 PM

You need the game to join, sorry.

Akrobat · 11-10-2003, 11:50 AM

Teams available list updated

LivnLegend · 11-10-2003, 12:05 PM

I really like a lot of things in your league. Good luck!

I was curious as to why you decided to add real major league players (Bonds, A. Jones, etc...) to a fictional league with this great concept of Negro League legends? Since the league takes place in the 1940's, it seems to make better sense to add players from that era (Campanella, Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby...). Just curious. Otherwise, great foundation!

Akrobat · 11-10-2003, 12:11 PM

The original thought was to actually use legends from the 60's, 70's, etc. but to be honest with you I'm not familiar with players from those eras and their heritage. If some historical buff were to help me out and locate enough historical african american/latin players I could most certainly go that route instead.

I'd actually prefer it over current day MLB'ers. Nothing is set in stone, as long as the owners agree to do the switch. So if anyone could point me in the direction of a site/information that has everything I could need, it would be helpful

Akrobat · 11-10-2003, 12:55 PM

An owner was able to provide me a GREAT site with players from the time frame of 1940/1950, so we have decided to scrap the 2003 MLB idea and use historical players from the Negro/MLB era instead. Thanks LivnLegend

wireman · 11-10-2003, 01:03 PM

That's great, Albert!

I think this makes the league that much stronger. I'm really looking forward to it.

Akrobat · 11-10-2003, 01:39 PM

The first 10 real Negro/MLB players making their way to the Developmental League:

ULYSSES REDD
ARMONDO VAZQUEZ
RAYMOND ‘RAUL’ NAVARRO
ANDY WATTS
ISIDORO ‘IZZY’ LEON**
LARRY LeGRANDE
HERMAN ‘DOC’ HORN
JOE CAFFIE**
WILLIE J. LEE
ERNIE BANKS***

**MLB Player
***Hall of Famer

Every season we will add one MLB Hall of Famer to the league (Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, etc.)

LivnLegend · 11-10-2003, 02:02 PM

Great to hear it! Good luck!

sporr · 11-10-2003, 02:30 PM

Sounds like a great concept. Good luck and if you have any questions on how the Maelstrom handles anything let me know.

Akrobat · 11-10-2003, 04:54 PM

Available teams post is updated. We have a great blend of owners thus far, don't be shy to hop on board

metsgeek · 11-10-2003, 05:01 PM

I'm proud to be the owner of the Homestead Grays

Come join what's looking to be a great bunch of owners!

dougaiton · 11-10-2003, 07:02 PM

I'll second that, metsgeek, and I hope that my Philadelphia Stars will provide decent competition for you in the division.

This one looks like it could be a classic - get in early!

Akrobat · 11-10-2003, 08:30 PM

Hehe, trash talking already gotta love it! I'll set the message board up tonight so we can get some talking going on. Still looking for a few owners.

Cole · 11-11-2003, 12:10 AM

What year does the league start in?

Akrobat · 11-11-2003, 12:12 AM

1940

11-08-2003, 03:51 PM	#1
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	Negro Baseball League For Love of the Game is now open and looking for owners. A unique league, For Love of the Game combines the old school negro league with the new school era of baseball. The league has 16 players who are currently in the MLB Hall of Fame (the supernatural sixteen). Each of these players will join a league full of fictional players as 18 year old superstars (just like the Baseball Maelstrom, thanks for the idea) who will duke it out year after year with their team. Each team will draft a star, and he is unable to be traded/released throughout his career. Instead of having minor leagues we have a developmental league, where 6 teams produce the rookie class for each year. The developmental league will be sprinkled with real life negro league players, and some MLB players who also made impacts (Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby, Hank Aaron, Gene Baker, etc.). Every year we will bring in 10-20 real life players mixed in with fictional players for the developmental league. If a player does not get drafted, he stays in the D-League for the next season (up to the age of 32). Since there is no minor leagues however, you have to make sure that these players are almost ready to play in the bigs when you draft them. Everytime a player is drafted, a new random MLB player will take his place next season. The developmental league is like its own league, so you get to see complete career stats, news logs, records, and awards. We have many other features such as our own financial system including your very own sponsor. Players stick with their team until they are 32 and as soon as they hit 32 they must enter league free agency following the season. Player salaries will range from 1,000 dollars (a players salary until he is 32) to 20,000 dollars. Go here to read about everything in full detail. Once you have read the charter sign the agreement, and fill out an application. We look forward to what hopes to be many solid years of play. If you have any questions or need me to clarify something please feel free to email me at akrobat@tpb-fans.com. __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced Last edited by Akrobat; 11-10-2003 at 12:54 PM.

11-08-2003, 09:22 PM	#2
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	A few of the "stars" in the league: Satchel Paige- Strikeout machine who boasts reduced ratings of 10/9/9 Josh Gibson- The most powerful/feared hitter in Negro baseball league history. Boasts ratings of 9/10/9 Cool Papa Bell- The fastest player in the Negro Leagues. Boasts 10 for contact, 10 for eye, and A/A speed Martin Dihigo- The most versatile player ever to play the game. He is rated "B" range for all 9 fielding positions with good hitting skills... and he's a pitcher! Let him hit 3 games, then pitch a 9 inning shutout the next. To fill out an app you'll need to sign the agreement on the charter, then it will lead you to the real application. __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced Last edited by Akrobat; 11-10-2003 at 10:15 PM.

11-09-2003, 11:05 AM	#3
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	Owners page has been updated with the teams taken. __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced

11-09-2003, 03:25 PM	#4
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	Teams that remain: Chicago American Giants Detroit Stars New York Black Yankees __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced Last edited by Akrobat; 11-11-2003 at 12:42 AM.

11-09-2003, 03:27 PM	#5
grindz601 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 142	Please IM me at grindmachine5000 I would like to ask you something about the league because I would like to join. __________________ There's NO crying in Baseball!

11-09-2003, 03:43 PM	#6
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	You need the game to join, sorry. __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced

11-10-2003, 11:50 AM	#7
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	Teams available list updated __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced

11-10-2003, 12:05 PM	#8
LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 100% pure adrenaline! Posts: 5,624	I really like a lot of things in your league. Good luck! I was curious as to why you decided to add real major league players (Bonds, A. Jones, etc...) to a fictional league with this great concept of Negro League legends? Since the league takes place in the 1940's, it seems to make better sense to add players from that era (Campanella, Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby...). Just curious. Otherwise, great foundation! __________________ Excess ain't rebellion. You're drinking what they're selling.

11-10-2003, 12:11 PM	#9
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	The original thought was to actually use legends from the 60's, 70's, etc. but to be honest with you I'm not familiar with players from those eras and their heritage. If some historical buff were to help me out and locate enough historical african american/latin players I could most certainly go that route instead. I'd actually prefer it over current day MLB'ers. Nothing is set in stone, as long as the owners agree to do the switch. So if anyone could point me in the direction of a site/information that has everything I could need, it would be helpful __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced

11-10-2003, 12:55 PM	#10
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	An owner was able to provide me a GREAT site with players from the time frame of 1940/1950, so we have decided to scrap the 2003 MLB idea and use historical players from the Negro/MLB era instead. Thanks LivnLegend __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced Last edited by Akrobat; 11-10-2003 at 01:42 PM.

11-10-2003, 01:03 PM	#11
wireman All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harrisonburg VA Posts: 765	That's great, Albert! I think this makes the league that much stronger. I'm really looking forward to it. __________________ "Sometimes the magic works and sometimes it doesn't."

11-10-2003, 01:39 PM	#12
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	The first 10 real Negro/MLB players making their way to the Developmental League: ULYSSES REDD ARMONDO VAZQUEZ RAYMOND ‘RAUL’ NAVARRO ANDY WATTS ISIDORO ‘IZZY’ LEON LARRY LeGRANDE HERMAN ‘DOC’ HORN JOE CAFFIE WILLIE J. LEE ERNIE BANKS* MLB Player ***Hall of Famer Every season we will add one MLB Hall of Famer to the league (Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, etc.) __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced

11-10-2003, 02:02 PM	#13
LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 100% pure adrenaline! Posts: 5,624	Great to hear it! Good luck! __________________ Excess ain't rebellion. You're drinking what they're selling.

11-10-2003, 02:30 PM	#14
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,277	Sounds like a great concept. Good luck and if you have any questions on how the Maelstrom handles anything let me know.

11-10-2003, 04:54 PM	#15
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	Available teams post is updated. We have a great blend of owners thus far, don't be shy to hop on board __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced

11-10-2003, 05:01 PM	#16
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	I'm proud to be the owner of the Homestead Grays Come join what's looking to be a great bunch of owners! __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

11-10-2003, 07:02 PM	#17
dougaiton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Location: Posts: 3,414	I'll second that, metsgeek, and I hope that my Philadelphia Stars will provide decent competition for you in the division. This one looks like it could be a classic - get in early! __________________ tThis shower of clowns My park-adjusted, historically split Born in '69 league file! (also at Joe's wonderful site +BBSC)

11-10-2003, 08:30 PM	#18
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	Hehe, trash talking already gotta love it! I'll set the message board up tonight so we can get some talking going on. Still looking for a few owners. __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced

11-11-2003, 12:10 AM	#19
Cole Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Posts: 2,685	What year does the league start in?

11-11-2003, 12:12 AM	#20
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	1940 __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced