Jim Lenz Fantasy Sports Pioneer

By Emil Kadlec
Emil Kadlec

Jim lenz cofounded fantasy insights in 1994 with James Serra. The site was a combination of fantasy football content and commissioner software. Jim did most of the writing and James managed the software.

Jim recalls working 18 to 20 hours a day during each season keeping up with the demands of the customers. He talks about the web and how to get information on to it in the early days.

In 1998 Jim and James created the first fantasy sports conference held in Las Vegas at the Tropicana Hotel. It was a great milestone for fantasy sports.

Check out the interview below and congratulations to Jim lenz for his achievements.

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