Historical League Fans - Page 2

JoeRockHead · 02-27-2006, 10:27 AM

2000? Thats really not the historical period were looking for. Thats not far enough back for most of us.

tward13 · 02-27-2006, 10:49 AM

1970 - 75

changewand · 02-27-2006, 03:57 PM

I, too, voted for the earliest slot. However, I am desperate enough for a historical league that won't fold after the first simmed season that any new historical league gets my immediate vote!

astatguy · 02-27-2006, 04:36 PM

My preference is historic leagues, and I'd like to be in leagues from several different eras. It'd be great if they lasted long enough to "age out" as modern leagues. Each time period has it's appeal, and problems.

The MLBC is a great historic league that's been around for a long time. Barry is an outstanding commish and keeps the league on track. I like the way he makes a visit to the league website reflect the time period of the league. One of my favorite times in the MLBC was drafting during the war years.

JoeRockHead · 02-27-2006, 06:42 PM

I agree I like historic leagues best. I would say a fictional Historical mix is good as well. That is what I sim most in my solo leagues. Very little Currant leagues. I like to see at least a few well known players in the mix when I play. Too currant and you get fictional totally real fast. I do have a currant league, but I mixed in all time greats and after some of the currant stars retire I import them again as a younger player. So the fictional still has a historic flavor for as long as I want by importing players every few seasons. I started by using Cubbyfans currant set and doing some editing.

darkhorse · 02-27-2006, 08:00 PM

1871-1875.

Michael Xavier · 03-01-2006, 11:46 PM

I was going to say 1871 too, but I was thinking, is Basball in the United States the first professional team sports league in the world?

changewand · 03-08-2006, 02:37 PM

...is your idea for a new historical league still perculating? *hopeful look*

rem · 03-08-2006, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by changewand

...is your idea for a new historical league still perculating? *hopeful look*

Yeah. 1966. Sorry it's not earlier.

tward13 · 03-08-2006, 03:14 PM

1970-75

I've wanted to be in a league startng with the 1970 Mets. Try to keep the mid-late 70's from happening.

changewand · 03-08-2006, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remangiii

Yeah. 1966. Sorry it's not earlier.

I'd be interested in any (new) historical league at this point...

tward13 · 03-08-2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remangiii

Yeah. 1966. Sorry it's not earlier.

Hmm, will Ryan, Seaver and Koosman be in the Mets system?

(not sure how you're building the teams)

JoeRockHead · 03-09-2006, 01:54 AM

1966? Put me down for the Tigers!

tward13 · 03-09-2006, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tward13

Hmm, will Ryan, Seaver and Koosman be in the Mets system?

(not sure how you're building the teams)

But I'd take the Mets anyway. This is perfect timing for me, coming right at the beginning of my baseball watching days. I turned 7 in Aug. 66, but it's the 1967 season I really can remember a bit.

Boss · 03-09-2006, 03:50 PM

'66? Just in time for the Sox' impossible dream! Hehe I'd definatley be interested.

rem · 03-09-2006, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tward13

Hmm, will Ryan, Seaver and Koosman be in the Mets system?

(not sure how you're building the teams)

The plan is to use the "assign players to original teams" option in lue of a draft, so if they're not there, they'll be on their way.

tward13 · 03-09-2006, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remangiii

The plan is to use the "assign players to original teams" option in lue of a draft, so if they're not there, they'll be on their way.

Interesting way of doing it. I've done that with solo leagues but not an online league. It does let you plan ahead and know what prospects will be showing up.

Still interested here!

Jeremy Weimer · 03-09-2006, 11:29 PM

Why'd you decide to go with 1966?

rem · 03-10-2006, 12:12 AM

Mostly because it was Sandy Koufax's last season and I wanted him in the league. I wanted something late 60's but I wanted some distance from expansion in 1970. Frank Robinson's triple crown led the Orioles to a four game sweep over Koufax's Dogers. It was a good year for baseball.

astatguy · 03-10-2006, 08:43 AM

If they're available. Thanks.

Rich

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02-27-2006, 10:27 AM	#21
JoeRockHead Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NorthCarolina Posts: 333	2000? Thats really not the historical period were looking for. Thats not far enough back for most of us. __________________ Regards:John Nellis

02-27-2006, 04:36 PM	#24
astatguy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 42	Historic Leagues My preference is historic leagues, and I'd like to be in leagues from several different eras. It'd be great if they lasted long enough to "age out" as modern leagues. Each time period has it's appeal, and problems. The MLBC is a great historic league that's been around for a long time. Barry is an outstanding commish and keeps the league on track. I like the way he makes a visit to the league website reflect the time period of the league. One of my favorite times in the MLBC was drafting during the war years. __________________ Always go to other peoples' funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours. - Yogi Berra NARBL - Atlanta Braves SO49 - Houston Colt 45's MLBC - Milwaukee Braves

02-27-2006, 06:42 PM	#25
JoeRockHead Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NorthCarolina Posts: 333	I agree I like historic leagues best. I would say a fictional Historical mix is good as well. That is what I sim most in my solo leagues. Very little Currant leagues. I like to see at least a few well known players in the mix when I play. Too currant and you get fictional totally real fast. I do have a currant league, but I mixed in all time greats and after some of the currant stars retire I import them again as a younger player. So the fictional still has a historic flavor for as long as I want by importing players every few seasons. I started by using Cubbyfans currant set and doing some editing. __________________ Regards:John Nellis Last edited by JoeRockHead; 02-27-2006 at 06:45 PM.

02-27-2006, 08:00 PM	#26
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	1871-1875. __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan."

02-27-2006, 10:49 AM	#22
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,965	1970 - 75

02-27-2006, 03:57 PM	#23
changewand Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 88	I, too, voted for the earliest slot. However, I am desperate enough for a historical league that won't fold after the first simmed season that any new historical league gets my immediate vote!

03-01-2006, 11:46 PM	#27
Michael Xavier Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 456	I was going to say 1871 too, but I was thinking, is Basball in the United States the first professional team sports league in the world? __________________ OOTP since March 2002

03-08-2006, 02:37 PM	#28
changewand Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 88	so... ...is your idea for a new historical league still perculating? hopeful look

03-08-2006, 03:14 PM	#30
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,965	1970-75 I've wanted to be in a league startng with the 1970 Mets. Try to keep the mid-late 70's from happening.

03-09-2006, 01:54 AM	#33
JoeRockHead Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NorthCarolina Posts: 333	1966? Put me down for the Tigers! __________________ Regards:John Nellis

03-09-2006, 03:50 PM	#35
Boss Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 143	'66? Just in time for the Sox' impossible dream! Hehe I'd definatley be interested.

03-09-2006, 11:29 PM	#38
Jeremy Weimer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,411	Why'd you decide to go with 1966?

03-10-2006, 12:12 AM	#39
rem Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, Md. Posts: 5,024	Mostly because it was Sandy Koufax's last season and I wanted him in the league. I wanted something late 60's but I wanted some distance from expansion in 1970. Frank Robinson's triple crown led the Orioles to a four game sweep over Koufax's Dogers. It was a good year for baseball. __________________ OTBA: Washington Filibusters CLBR: Minnesota Twins 2005 Winner of LL's Pick the Loser Contest! - 15-0

03-10-2006, 08:43 AM	#40
astatguy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 42	I'll Take the Braves If they're available. Thanks. Rich __________________ Always go to other peoples' funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours. - Yogi Berra NARBL - Atlanta Braves SO49 - Houston Colt 45's MLBC - Milwaukee Braves