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This Day in Giants History, February 20, 1895: John Montgomery Ward Hates the Reserve Clause

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Charles Johnson

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: November 11, 1886

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Charles Johnson

The Executive Council of the Brotherhood of Professional Base Ball Players‚ formed the previous year‚ meets and chooses officers. Monte Ward of the New York Giants is re-elected president‚  Dan Brouthers of Detroit vice president‚ and Giant Tim Keefe secretary-treasurer.

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This Day in Giants History: February 17, 1890

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Charles Johnson

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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