stackyFACTSIn an era where athletes firmly insisted on playing for civic pride, one team realized they could just openly ask for cash.
In an era where athletes firmly insisted on playing for civic pride, one team realized they could just openly ask for cash. Founded in 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings were heavily scrutinized for abandoning amateurism and placing their entire roster on a strict salary. The gamble paid off massively; because they could actively recruit the absolute best players instead of relying on local guys, they went totally undefeated in their first season.
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