George & Harry Wright did found the Boston NL franchise in 1876. They had been behind the Boston NA franchise in 1871-1875, but there was so much player turnover between 1875 and 1876, I don't think you could say they were exactly the same franchise. In 1871 the club included the Wrights and a few members of the Cincy team.
So, I don't think you could say that the 1876 Bos NL club is the same franchise as the 1869 Cin team, though there is a connection.
Last edited by bmarlowe1; 11-12-2009 at 09:35 AM.
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