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July 10th, 1874 - Jimmy Wood Has Leg Amputated
July 10th, 1874 - Jimmy Wood has been out all season, fighting an infection in his right leg that started when he tried to clean a wound with a pocket knife. The infection only worsened, and today doctors had to amputate Jimmy's leg. Though his playing career is over, Jimmy hopes to continue as a manager. He currently is the manager for the Chicago White Stockings.
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