“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.
“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.
