1887 – The directors of the Omaha club agree to pay $3,000 per month to manager Frank Selee to bring his team from Oshkosh, where it won the Northwestern League pennant this year. Two top stars, outfielders Tommy McCarthy and Dummy Hoy, will spend 1888 in the major leagues.

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On November 3, 1887 — 1887 – The directors of the Omaha club agree to pay $3,000 per month to manager Frank Selee to bring his team from Oshkosh, where it won the Northwestern League pennant this year. Two top stars, outfielders Tommy McCarthy and Dummy Hoy, will spend 1888 in the major leagues.

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