On January 17, 1916, the New York Giants purchase three stars from the Federal League: pitcher Fred Anderson, outfielder Benny Kauff, and catcher Bill Rariden, from the Brooklyn Tip Tops for $35,000. Kauff, the 26-year-old center fielder was the Federal Leagueâs best player. His first three seasons with New York are solid, but the trash-talking fly chaser will never live up to his reputation of being the âTy Cobb of the Fedsâ.
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