[Giants]

Wild guess on Giants' question... Cap Anson. I know only that he once managed the Giants and that he played the most seasons of anyone in history. And that he set the anti-black standard and that his tombstone read, "Here lies a man who batted .300."

Given the nature of the question, the likelihood of an answer without referring to our friend, Mr. Internet, is rather slim.

Answer: Roger Connor, Troy Trojans, 1881 (bonus trivia - he once hit a home run at the Polo Grounds that landed on a street outside the stadium.  Some fans associated with the NYSE were so impressed, they took up a collection and bought him a $500 gold watch).

Nickname of his manager, Bob Ferguson - “Death to Flying Things”.  It was given to him because of his fielding prowess. 

Relationship to the Giants - When Troy dropped out of the NL after the 1882 season, they were replaced by a new club, the New York Gothams, later renamed the New York Giants.

[Giants]

Wild guess on Giants' question... Cap Anson. I know only that he once managed the Giants and that he played the most seasons of anyone in history. And that he set the anti-black standard and that his tombstone read, "Here lies a man who batted .300."

Given the nature of the question, the likelihood of an answer without referring to our friend, Mr. Internet, is rather slim.

Answer: Roger Connor, Troy Trojans, 1881 (bonus trivia - he once hit a home run at the Polo Grounds that landed on a street outside the stadium.  Some fans associated with the NYSE were so impressed, they took up a collection and bought him a $500 gold watch).

Nickname of his manager, Bob Ferguson - “Death to Flying Things”.  It was given to him because of his fielding prowess. 

Relationship to the Giants - When Troy dropped out of the NL after the 1882 season, they were replaced by a new club, the New York Gothams, later renamed the New York Giants.