You are here

Back to top

The History of Fantasy Sports: And the Stories of the People Who Made It Happen (Paperback)

The History of Fantasy Sports: And the Stories of the People Who Made It Happen Cover Image
$24.99
Usually Ships in 1-5 Days

Description


Fantasy sports have become as ingrained in American culture as baseball and apple pie. And they have spread worldwide. There are versions of these games for football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, cricket, bull riding, bass fishing, Iditarod and many more. It is one of the most popular forms of entertainment today.


But the millions who play mostly have no idea about the people and events that created this phenomenon. The History of Fantasy Sports provides the first complete telling of how we got from the spontaneous ideas for games years ago, to the multi-billion-dollar industry of today.


Larry Schechter spent 18 months researching and interviewing dozens of key players, pioneers, and entrepreneurs to uncover their stories. This reader-friendly book is ready to take its place alongside some of the best in sports history. You will be entertained and inspired by these stories of humble beginnings turned multi-million-dollar enterprises. Schechter does a great job of capturing the passion, obsession, and love of the game behind these businesses.


Product Details
ISBN: 9798218424701
Publisher: Lawrence Schechter
Publication Date: May 14th, 2024
Pages: 318
Language: English