On March 21, 1988 — 1988 – Edd Roush dies in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 94. A two-time National League batting champion and a .323 hitter over an 18-year career, Roush entered the Hall of Fame in 1962.

The New York Giants buy center fielder Edd Roush from the Newark Peppers of the defunct Federal League for $7,500

Federal League

On January 20 1916 — The New York Giants buy Edd Roush from the Newark Tip Tops (Federal League) for $7‚500. Roush will hit just .188 in New York before being packaged to Cincinnati‚ where he will blossom into a Hall of Famer. Along with Roush come the contracts of C Bill Rariden from the Peps‚ infielder Bill McKecknie‚ spitballer Fred Anderson from the Buffalo Bufffeds (AKA the Blues)‚ and Federal League star‚ the colorful Benny Kauf. The price is $65‚000.

 
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