Historical League

William4192 · 06-26-2008, 09:36 PM

Is there any interest in a historical league? I tried this once in the past and it didn't work out (I think I had owners who were not really into the history of MLB).

I'd like to start out in 1901 and run through history (expansion and everything as it happened). The difference being I guess we let players develop as they may.

If there is interest, I'd be very interested in running the league with some devoted historical buffs.

huskerdan25 · 06-26-2008, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William4192

Is there any interest in a historical league? I tried this once in the past and it didn't work out (I think I had owners who were not really into the history of MLB).

I'd like to start out in 1901 and run through history (expansion and everything as it happened). The difference being I guess we let players develop as they may.

If there is interest, I'd be very interested in running the league with some devoted historical buffs.

Yes! I have been going back and forth on whether I should start such a league but if you start one, I definitely want to be involved. Would we just take over team rosters as they were back in 1901? Please let me know if you start this league as I would love to be a participant. Thanks!

Dan

William4192 · 06-26-2008, 11:21 PM

Dan,

If we can get enough dedicated owners who truely want to play history again and know history, I'd start the league tomorrow. I've been running a league for about 11 years (started with mogul then to OOTP).

We could just take it though history. I know I have 3-4 to start, you'd make 5.

Captain Jerk · 06-27-2008, 08:04 AM

I'll be 6. Email: go_for_a_balk@yahoo.com AIM: intentionalbalk

Thanks
Matt

bordercats · 06-27-2008, 08:51 AM

This is something I have been looking for count me in please

scbydo3@shaw.ca

Bluenoser · 06-27-2008, 08:59 AM

I'd be interested possibly, but would like to know more about league setup. In particular, game settings and sim schedule.

William4192 · 06-27-2008, 12:19 PM

I am totally open to league settings and I'd be willing to rely on others advice. I sort of like the idea of using scouts and coaches, but I'm not 100% sold either.

Please email me at william4192@yahoo.com

Jeff1787 · 06-27-2008, 12:44 PM

I would be interested in this.

kidcavalier23 · 06-27-2008, 01:40 PM

A new member to OOTP would be interested! I ran one of these using Baseball Mogul that lasted a little while. I can't wait to participate in this!

William4192 · 06-27-2008, 02:03 PM

Any ideas for a name first? Then I can buy the domain.

DMN · 06-27-2008, 02:35 PM

Definite MLB history buff!

If you get this going email me at dneely57@qwest.net

Thanks

huskerdan25 · 06-27-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by William4192

Any ideas for a name first? Then I can buy the domain.

Maybe something like Pioneers of the Game or Baseball's Humble Beginnings.

I think to start the league, we should start with the original rosters of the 16 teams (1901). Maybe hold a lottery for selecting teams or just have owners in order that they responded to the league select in that order for the teams they want. My two favorite players all time are Christy Mathewson and Cal Ripken, Jr. so I would take the bad NY Giants just to get Mathewson

Dan

William4192 · 06-27-2008, 03:58 PM

Site is being uploaded.

www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com

I liked the Pioneer and there was a real league called "league", so I went with Associaton. Please email me for teams. A couple have been taken already.

William4192 · 06-27-2008, 04:24 PM

Orioles, Giants, Reds, and Superbas (Dodgers) are taken. HuskerDan you got the Giants (I'm holding them for you) so please email and confirm you want them.

aleib · 06-27-2008, 05:22 PM

I'd be interested in the league. I might need my hand held getting used to the online portion for a bit since I haven't been in an online league since version 6 but other than that I'm totally in.

William4192 · 06-27-2008, 06:47 PM

Teams are going really fast. I didn't realize so many guys would be into this. I want to keep this an "old man" league. So I'm not going to accept a guy under 30 unless he shows great knowledge in history or he can talk me into it.

William4192 · 06-27-2008, 06:48 PM

Email me your top 3-5 teams.

OldeTowneTeam · 06-27-2008, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William4192

So I'm not going to accept a guy under 30 unless he shows great knowledge in history or he can talk me into it.

Well, then, I guess I qualify on both fronts.

William4192 · 06-27-2008, 11:22 PM

Things are filling up fast. Just a few teams left.

William4192 · 06-28-2008, 01:56 AM

Still 5 teams open. Tick Tock Tick Tock

06-26-2008, 09:36 PM	#1
William4192 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,625	Historical League Is there any interest in a historical league? I tried this once in the past and it didn't work out (I think I had owners who were not really into the history of MLB). I'd like to start out in 1901 and run through history (expansion and everything as it happened). The difference being I guess we let players develop as they may. If there is interest, I'd be very interested in running the league with some devoted historical buffs. __________________ What is this about Rhode Island? It is neither Road or Island. Come check out the PBA. http://www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com Or email at pbacommish@pioneerbaseballassociation.com

06-26-2008, 11:21 PM	#3
William4192 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,625	Dan, If we can get enough dedicated owners who truely want to play history again and know history, I'd start the league tomorrow. I've been running a league for about 11 years (started with mogul then to OOTP). We could just take it though history. I know I have 3-4 to start, you'd make 5. __________________ What is this about Rhode Island? It is neither Road or Island. Come check out the PBA. http://www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com Or email at pbacommish@pioneerbaseballassociation.com

06-27-2008, 08:51 AM	#5
bordercats Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Thunder Bay, Ont Canada Posts: 24	league This is something I have been looking for count me in please scbydo3@shaw.ca

06-27-2008, 12:19 PM	#7
William4192 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,625	I am totally open to league settings and I'd be willing to rely on others advice. I sort of like the idea of using scouts and coaches, but I'm not 100% sold either. Please email me at william4192@yahoo.com __________________ What is this about Rhode Island? It is neither Road or Island. Come check out the PBA. http://www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com Or email at pbacommish@pioneerbaseballassociation.com

06-27-2008, 02:03 PM	#10
William4192 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,625	Any ideas for a name first? Then I can buy the domain. __________________ What is this about Rhode Island? It is neither Road or Island. Come check out the PBA. http://www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com Or email at pbacommish@pioneerbaseballassociation.com

06-27-2008, 08:04 AM	#4
Captain Jerk Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 46	I'll be 6. Email: go_for_a_balk@yahoo.com AIM: intentionalbalk Thanks Matt

06-27-2008, 08:59 AM	#6
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,503	I'd be interested possibly, but would like to know more about league setup. In particular, game settings and sim schedule.

06-27-2008, 12:44 PM	#8
Jeff1787 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Doghouse Posts: 3,558	I would be interested in this.

06-27-2008, 01:40 PM	#9
kidcavalier23 Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	A new member to OOTP would be interested! I ran one of these using Baseball Mogul that lasted a little while. I can't wait to participate in this!

06-27-2008, 02:35 PM	#11
DMN Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 328	Definite MLB history buff! If you get this going email me at dneely57@qwest.net Thanks __________________ DMN FBA - Durham Bulls LOTG - Pittsburgh Pirates 1901 & 02 league Champs!

06-27-2008, 03:58 PM	#13
William4192 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,625	Site is being uploaded. www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com I liked the Pioneer and there was a real league called "league", so I went with Associaton. Please email me for teams. A couple have been taken already. __________________ What is this about Rhode Island? It is neither Road or Island. Come check out the PBA. http://www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com Or email at pbacommish@pioneerbaseballassociation.com

06-27-2008, 04:24 PM	#14
William4192 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,625	Orioles, Giants, Reds, and Superbas (Dodgers) are taken. HuskerDan you got the Giants (I'm holding them for you) so please email and confirm you want them. __________________ What is this about Rhode Island? It is neither Road or Island. Come check out the PBA. http://www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com Or email at pbacommish@pioneerbaseballassociation.com

06-27-2008, 05:22 PM	#15
aleib Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: El Sobrante, Ca Posts: 59	I'd be interested in the league. I might need my hand held getting used to the online portion for a bit since I haven't been in an online league since version 6 but other than that I'm totally in.

06-27-2008, 06:47 PM	#16
William4192 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,625	Teams are going really fast. I didn't realize so many guys would be into this. I want to keep this an "old man" league. So I'm not going to accept a guy under 30 unless he shows great knowledge in history or he can talk me into it. __________________ What is this about Rhode Island? It is neither Road or Island. Come check out the PBA. http://www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com Or email at pbacommish@pioneerbaseballassociation.com

06-27-2008, 06:48 PM	#17
William4192 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,625	Email me your top 3-5 teams. __________________ What is this about Rhode Island? It is neither Road or Island. Come check out the PBA. http://www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com Or email at pbacommish@pioneerbaseballassociation.com

06-27-2008, 11:22 PM	#19
William4192 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,625	Things are filling up fast. Just a few teams left. __________________ What is this about Rhode Island? It is neither Road or Island. Come check out the PBA. http://www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com Or email at pbacommish@pioneerbaseballassociation.com

06-28-2008, 01:56 AM	#20
William4192 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,625	Still 5 teams open. Tick Tock Tick Tock __________________ What is this about Rhode Island? It is neither Road or Island. Come check out the PBA. http://www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com Or email at pbacommish@pioneerbaseballassociation.com