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"Erster Boins" was a popular Brooklyn outfielder and utility man who led the NL with 123 RBI and finished second in HR (13) with the 1890 pennant winners. Burns reportedly earned his nickname selling shellfish in the off-season. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 24, 1892: Brooklyn makes good use of its 14 hits in a 24–4 rout of the Washington Senators. Oyster Burns typifies his club's attack by scoring four runs without the benefit of a hit.