Talk:Boston Reds (1890–1891)

Union Association
The 1884 Union Association Boston team was a distinct team from the 1890/1891 Players League/American Association Boston teams. See my user page for more info. I'm going to Be bold and remove the erroneous info. Please feel free to discuss. Econrad 2 July 2005 05:06 (UTC)

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This club was, formally and officially, the Boston Red Stockings.


 *  “The new Boston American Association team will be known as the ‘Red Stockings,’ according to the agreement signed today by the two Boston clubs.” From the New York Herald, January 20, 1891
 *  “Arthur Irwin, manager of the Boston Red Stockings, is a very hopeful and sanguine young man. In his opinion Boston is sure to have a great team this season.” From The Sporting Life, February 14, 1891

I suspect Turkin and Thompson invented "Reds" to avoid a supposed crossup with their "Cincinnati Red Stockings" of the AA/NL- which likewise didn't exist. Solicitr (talk) 19:45, 22 May 2020 (UTC)