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Old 05-06-2016, 03:00 PM   #4
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New York Knights


Owner: Charles Foster Kane

Upon hearing rumors of a new professional baseball league forming, New York Inquirer owner Charles Foster Kane was quoted as saying, "it might be fun to run a baseball team." He brings a substantial influx of cash to a New York Knights club that has been financially strapped since going professional. Kane's first act as owner was to hire long-time friend Jedediah Leland as the team's general manager. Leland, in turn, hired Tom Dugan as the team's manager. The team will play home games at the Polo Yards in Upper Manhattan.


Manager: Tom Dugan
Since neither Kane nor Leland have a background in baseball, they will rely heavily on Dugan to run the operation. Dugan was a legendary amateur player in Chicago before a knee injury ended his career. Despite his reputation for combativeness and past problems with drinking, Dugan should bring a no-nonsense approach to the New York club house.


Trainer: Danny Knox
Dugan has never been one to back down from controversy, and he stirred up quite a bit with the hiring of Negro Daniel Knox as the team's equipment manager and trainer. Dugan defended his decision by saying, "Knox was one of the best ballplayers I've ever seen, white, black, green or otherwise. He's probably forgot more about baseball than most folks will ever know."


Harry Wright -- With Kane's hearty backing, Dugan was able to lure SS Harry Wright to the Knights. Regarded by many as the best player in the game today, Wright should be a bonafide star in the new league. He brings great fielding skills and batting ability to the Knights.


Steve Bellán -- The Cuban born Bellán is a versatile player who can play at third, shortstop, and centerfield. While an average batter, Bellán is a terror on the base paths and is expected to rank near the top in the NBL in stolen bases.


Cherokee Fisher -- A journeyman pitcher that has been with the West Philadelphias, the Cincinnati Buckeyes, the Troy Haymakers and the Chicago Dreadnaughts. While solid, many look at Fisher as a player that has never lived up to his full potential. Many blame this on his fondness for drink. Still, he has a no-nonsense approach to the game that Dugan seems to like in ball players.

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