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Originally Posted by David Ball
(3) He was the subject of some allegations that he had thrown a game with the Atlantics, which might have encouraged them to drop him. Other, more suspect players sailed right through with their careers, though.
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It was a regular thing during this period no? I'm sure I've read previously that many game were "fixed" and by some big name too, mostly because of the low salary...
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Originally Posted by hfield007
Jim Britt, two years in the MLB, both seasons led in losses and put up a 4+ ERA... Yeah I'm gonna say he found a better job haha.
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Maybe but he was a kid playing against adult. I guess it was quite talented or Brooklyn wouldn't have notice him. Pichers like George Zettlein, Cherokee Fisher and Bobby Matthews were available when their teams were "dismantle" after the 71 seasons (Brooklyn was certainly a biggest market than Troy or Baltimore) and they bet on a 16 years old pitcher.
Like previously said I'm sure his arm was destroyed wich was usual at the time.