Some 'Rules' are a necessity
There was a time when there were only a few cards of each player each year and even that can become daunting. To have limits is to assure sanity.
I thought things were going to be easy when Topps came out with Total Team sets several years ago, but it waned after a few years. I collect Braves' cards, but trying to snag cards of everyone who gets called up to cover the latest Tommy Johns surgery or hangnail is near impossible.
As far as the 19th century teams are concerned, however, I would allow wide variety as quantities were scarce back then.
That's just my opinion, though...there are many on this site much more experienced than me. Good luck whatever course you decide.
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