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 | Tuesday, January 3rd, 1871: Philadelphia Wins SS Wright Sweepstakes Though he's only a boy in the minds of fans, George Wright caused a flurry of activity by hooking up with the Red Stockings earlier today. The press could barely contain itself as team officials paraded the 23-year-old before the public this afternoon. Terms of the deal were not officially divulged, though the rumor mill puts the deal at an estimated $2,456 over 2 years. |
