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APBA Baseball

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The Basics:

Designed by Dick Seitz, APBA Baseball was first published in 1951 by the American Professional Baseball Association (APBA).

Why APBA Baseball is Part of the Games Timeline:

APBA Baseball was one of the earliest successful sports game franchises, and it continues to be published today.

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More About APBA Baseball:

Each major league baseball player has his own card in APBA, which relies on a number of statistics to make gameplay feel more realistic. The game includes charts for various game situations (e.g. bases empty, runners on first and third, etc.). APBA also publishes a football game.

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