1880 – George Wright turns down the Providence Grays’ final contract offer. Since the club has turned down an offer from the Worcester Ruby Legs, Providence will not allow any other club to negotiate with Wright. He will sit out the entire season (except for one game), becoming the first player victimized by the reserve system.

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1880 – George Wright turns down the Providence Grays’ final contract offer. Since the club has turned down an offer from the Worcester Ruby Legs, Providence will not allow any other club to negotiate with Wright. He will sit out the entire season (except for one game), becoming the first player victimized by the reserve system.

Sam Crawford Stats & Facts
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Sam Crawford Stats & Facts

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  Sam Crawford Positions: Rightfielder and First BasemanBats: Left  •  Throws: Left6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg)Born: April 18, 1880 in Wahoo, NE usDied: June 15, 1968 in Hollywood, CABuried: Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, CADebut: 1899 (2,122nd in major league history)Last Game: September 16, 1917Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1957. (Voted by Veteran’s Committee)View Sam Crawford’s Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1899 seasonFull Name: Samuel Earl CrawfordNicknames: Wahoo SamView Player Info from…

1880 – The new Cincinnati Bank Street Grounds is opened with an exhibition game between the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the visiting Washington Nationals. The park seats 3,490 and will serve professional teams in three leagues: the National League this year, the American Associaton in 1882 and 1883, and the Union Association in 1884.

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1880 – The new Cincinnati Bank Street Grounds is opened with an exhibition game between the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the visiting Washington Nationals. The park seats 3,490 and will serve professional teams in three leagues: the National League this year, the American Associaton in 1882 and 1883, and the Union Association in 1884.