The National Board of Control declares all AA players fair game for contract raiding

On February 21, 1891 — The National Board of Control, which manages the National Agreement between the two major leagues, with Allen W. Thurman still acting as chairman although he was replaced as President of the American Association three days earlier, declares all AA players fair game for contract raiding.

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