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Posted By: john/z28jd

I dont know when Hoy first signed with Washington but ive read a story about his minor league team being sold in nov of 1887,and then he and Tommy McCarthy left the team for the majors.It made it sound like the guy paid alot to get the team then lost 2 key players.Ive also read a short article from early 1888 that doesnt mention him signing to play with Washington yet and from every other source ive seen they mention him starting his career in the majors in 1888(with no mention of signing before that).I still dont understand how he has an 1887 card or why they would take a pic of him with the team before that.


It could just be a copyright date error which would be easily explained by the difference in Washington uniforms and backgrounds on 1887 and 1888 cards.

1887 have black pants,plain white shirts and are black background studio shots.
1888 all white uniforms,with W on the shirt,and backgrounds are the outdoor backdrop