OOTP will let you go back to 1871 but most prefer to start in 1901 when the AL joined. Whatever year you start with, that is where players will be - unless you elect to do an Inaugural Draft. So if you start a league in 1981, Ryne Sandburg is a Phillie. Next choice to make is if you want rookies to go to their first team as they enter the league thereafter. If No - so Ruth is not a default Red Sox - do not select the set-up to have historical rookies go to their historical team each year. Instead, turn on the draft.
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