Ferguson himself, while a fair shortstop, was by no means a top-notcher, and neither was he a really good manager, he not having the necessary control over the men that he had under him.
Harbridge was not even a fair catcher; in fact, according to my estimate, he was a poor one.

He was a left-handed thrower and made awkward work getting a ball to the bases.
Joe Start was a good ball player, indeed, a first-class man.

He was always to be depended upon, worked hard, was a sure catch, a good fielder and a first-class wielder of the ash.

He was known far and wide as "Old Reliable" and his reputation was in every way above reproach, both on and off the field.
McClellan, who played the second base, I first saw play at St.Paul in 1876.

He was a nice fielder, but only a moderate batsman.