[oldjudge]

I've never started one of these but I did pick up an interesting trade card today with an albumen image of the 1878 Buffalo Bosons, one of the greatest minor league teams ever. The 1878 Bisons won the International Association and had a winning record against National League teams(10-7). They joined the National League the following season. They featured a young Pud Galvin who compiled a record (hold on to your hat Old Hoss) of 72-25.