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Originally Posted by daves_resale_shop
I believe it to be a the front page of a score card/program from Cap Anson's Anson Colts... It appears that the team was in existence for only one year 1907 and did so poorly at the gate that Cap suited up on many occasions in attempt to sell some seats...
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According to Anson's SABR biography, the team played in the Chicago City League for three seasons. Anson played first base in 1908, and then sold the team after the 1909 season. The Chicago Daily News website has some photos of this team dated 1908 and 1909.