Bill Winkenbach – The Father of Fantasy Football (A Brief History)
The Football History Dude15 Elo 2018

Bill Winkenbach – The Father of Fantasy Football (A Brief History)

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This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the history of fantasy football. Millions of people across the globe play fantasy football each year, but how many of them know how and when the game was founded? It may surprise you a little to find out some of the details behind the fateful first draft back in the early 1960's. So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.

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Toyota Hall of Fame

Article in San Diego Tribune

Article on the Fantasyfootballers Site

PDF - A Nod and a Wink to Fantasy Football

Fantasy Sports Trade Association

National Geographic - Mimeograph

Pro Football Hall of Fame - Ron Wolf Bio

YouTube - Toyota Hall of Fame - Bill Winkenbach

YouTube - Andrew Mousalimas

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