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Originally Posted by cinemaodyssey
I'm still working with the idea that this is an early season photo showing off their brand-new uniforms. I've attached below what I think are the best matches to players known to be on the early season roster.
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I believe it is plausible that the purpose of the photo was to show off the new uniforms as you propose.
I have taken the 4 suggested identifications plus the identification of Buck West and matched their supposed uniforms to the colors detailed by Craig Brown as identified in the April 1888 Sporting Life.
Buck West's uniform is stated as Maroon & Light Brown
Jerry O'Brien - Red & White
Carl McVey - Light Blue & Dark Blue
Billy Rourke - White and Navy Blue
John Munyan - Dark Blue & Black
Sadly only 2 of the above West and Rourke would appear to match their uniform color. A subjective assessment by looking at uniforms only, O'Brien would appear to best match with the player in the middle row third from right, next to West. John Munyan the player middle row left, attached is a second exemplar for Munyan. Carl McVey top row second from right.