Daniel Okrent

On this date in 1979, on a flight to Austin, Texas, Daniel Okrent sketches out the first draft rules for what will become Rotisserie (fantasy) League Baseball.

"I was once followed into a men's room and I actually went into the stall while this guy kept talking to me whether he should make a trade or not. I suppose I knew then (1984) that it had become an obsession."

Daniel Okrent

On this date in 1979 on a flight to Austin, Texas, Daniel Okrent sketches out the first draft rules for what will become Rotisserie (fantasy) League Baseball.

"I was once followed into a men's room and I actually went into the stall while this guy kept talking to me about whether he should make a trade or not. I suppose I knew then (1984) that it had become an obsession.

Daniel Okrent

On this date in 1979 on a flight to Austin, Texas, Daniel Okrent sketches out the first draft rules for what will become Rotisserie (fantasy) League Baseball.

"I was once followed into a men's room and I actually went into the stall while this guy kept talking to me about whether he should make a trade or not. I suppose I knew then (1984) that it had become an obsession."