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This Day in Giants History, February 20, 1895: John Montgomery Ward Hates the Reserve Clause
Recently retired New York Giants player/manager John Ward thinks that the open sale of players has gone too far. “I wouldn’t play in Kansas City under any circumstances,” he says, but a club could force anyone to play there or not play … Continue reading
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This Day in Giants History: March 27, 1897
Cleveland president Frank DeHaas Robison proposes that National League teams chip in to pay the 1896 salary of New York Giants star Amos Rusie, who refused to play due to a contract dispute. Robison and other NL owners want to … Continue reading
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This Day in Giants History: February 21, 1968
The first basic agreement between the players and owners is ratified. The agreement runs from January 1, 1968, to December 31, 1969. The minimum MLB player’s salary is raised to $10,000. Meal money during the season will be $15 a … Continue reading
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This Day in Giants History: February 17, 1890
Giant officials fail in an effort to woo star player and Brotherhood officer Buck Ewing to rejoin the Giants. Although he has rejected an offer reported at $33,000 for three years, Ewing is later accused by some Players League players … Continue reading
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