[al_c]

To me, the most amazing bit of baseball trivia is that the Cincinnati Reds played their first game (under the name 'Red Stockings') on June 1, 1869.

And even more amazing is the fact that one of the best players to ever wear the red stockings will never be allowed into the Hall of Fame.

[malakhi]

And even more amazing is the fact that one of the best players to ever wear the red stockings will never be allowed into the Hall of Fame.

He will, even if posthumously.