James “Pud” Galvin signs with Pittsburgh for $3,000, including $1,000 in advance.

On February 23, 1888 — James “Pud” Galvin signs with Pittsburgh for $3,000, including $1,000 in advance. The club offered him $3,500 with no advance money, but Galvin needs the $1,000 to tide him over the winter.

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