1887 – Following a 3-game sweep at the hands of the Detroits‚ Boston removes King Kelly as captain and gives the job back to 1B John Morrill.

On September 1, 1887 — 1887 – Following a 3-game sweep at the hands of the Detroits‚ Boston removes King Kelly as captain and gives the job back to 1B John Morrill.

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