This is the story of the Troy Haymakers, a pioneer baseball team
legendary for their exploits on and off the field. Formed in 1860
in Troy, New York - an industrial city experiencing rapid growth -
the team was embraced by the tough-minded Trojans as emblematic of
their vigorous boomtown, which rivaled larger, better-established
communities. The Haymakers were a strong amateur club before
becoming a charter member of baseball's first major league, the
National Association, and subsequently being awarded a franchise in
the National League. Reflecting the working-class nature of the
city, team rosters were filled with characters and scalawags along
with talented players, including four future Hall of Famers. After
losing its National League franchise in 1882, Troy fielded minor
league teams for 34 years - with a wistful eye to Haymaker history.
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