Answer: Bobby Thompson, of the New York Giants.
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January 11 2012 Software (Sim Engine) UpdateWritten by AdministratorSome important information on today's update: 1. Improvements to accuracy in the batting average, walk, and home run functions. Many more league norms have been added in order to accomplish this level of sophistication. 2. In conjunction with 1. above, American league batters during the DH era should see a…Written on Thursday, 12 January 2012 01:37Be the first to comment! Read 245 times- Custom League Improvments! And More!Written by AdministratorOn August 27, 2011 an update was issued with the following enhancements: Custom leagues have more settings, including a choice between 158 and 162 games schedules. The teams in a custom league can be auto-generated according to parameters you supply! A wallpaper was added for better visual contrast in the…Written on Sunday, 28 August 2011 00:42Be the first to comment! Read 485 times
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The Surest Sign of SpringWritten by Ray ThomasWelcome to the REAL New year fellow owners! Spring Training is underway! This is my favorite time of the year. This is my New Year’s Day… a time of renewal, a fresh start and a clear signal that winter is finally on the way out. Oh, there’s certainly plenty of…Written on Thursday, 08 March 2012 01:361 comment Read 112 times
The BEST Card showWritten by Gerald Hewitt
November 26th was much anticipated this year. After a wonderful Thanksgiving with all the trimmings, and a perfect time in between to peak the collecting appetite, the St Leander's, (now Ryan O'Connel Hall), sports collector's show finally came, Saturday!! The morning began with a fruitless wait at the auto repair… Written on Monday, 28 November 2011 01:51Be the first to comment! Read 275 times- A Confessed Cartophile Semi-RevealedWritten by Gerald Hewitt
Check in on me and tap into some of the obscure history of baseball and my journey collecting baseball cards, our experiences at shows, some interesting player stories, and how a collector navigates his life. An often over looked addition to the definition of a cartophile as a person enamored… Written on Monday, 28 November 2011 01:41Be the first to comment! Read 190 times 
The First Bean Ball ???Written by Ron JurcakThe First Bean ball? It’s quite possible the first bean ball came whizzing by on this day 150 years and six months ago. The place was Fort Sumter. The date was April 12, 1861. The time was 4:30 a.m. Tensions were mounting between the Union and Secessionists. Fort Sumter…Written on Saturday, 15 October 2011 03:37Be the first to comment! Read 331 times- The First Bean Ball ???Written by Ron JurcakThe First Bean ball? It’s quite possible the first bean ball came whizzing by on this day 150 years and six months ago. The place was Fort Sumter. The date was April 12, 1861. The time was 4:30 a.m. Tensions were mounting between the…Written on Saturday, 15 October 2011 03:28Be the first to comment! Read 345 times
Advice and Strategy
- RPL?Written by Dru HimesEach season in NB, you will notice the many 'colors' of RPL, and the new owner is sitting back thinking...WHAT DOES RED, YELLOW AND GREEN have to do with my rosters? Well, the answer is simple, yet complicated... The EASIEST explanation doesn't go deep enough for you to understand, yet…Written on Saturday, 05 November 2011 21:49in Advice and Strategy1 comment Read 275 times
- How to Build a Team from the Bottom UpWritten by Michael HindBuilding a Team from the Bottom up (Old Forum thread opened and maintained by Ultimate Class owner, mbhind, in 2008) This is a long article! But I decided to post it because it takes new members through the inside logic of building a team. So, get your cup of coffee…Written on Wednesday, 13 July 2011 01:04in Advice and StrategyBe the first to comment! Read 827 times
- Draft Card ConstructionWritten by Dru HimesThe time has come upon your league to prepare your draft cards in anticipation of the upcoming draft! First things first, as an experienced owner, I can tell you that I start building next year's team the minute the Waiver Wire opens (after the league has played past April 25…Written on Sunday, 15 August 2010 04:13in Advice and StrategyTags:contractbaseballteamsbaseball teamsbaseball draftfirst roundfirst rounder1st round1st rounderdraftdraft pickdraftsdraft picksdraft carddraft cardsBe the first to comment! Read 914 times
- Front Office PerspectiveWritten by Dru HimesHey there, baseball fans! And more specifically, a warm welcome to all NB Owners who are taking the time to read this! My name is Dru Himes, and I've been a part of Nostalgia Baseball since July 2006. I've managed a winning team in every league over my career as…Written on Saturday, 14 August 2010 17:36in Advice and StrategyTags:draftcontracttraderole playersgeneral managerroster spacefront officebaseballteambaseball teambaseball playerBe the first to comment! Read 870 times
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I'm missing Ryan Howard!The Surest Sign of Spring
Ahhh Dru, my RPL went from green to red and…RPL?
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