Ebbets Field Flannels Kansas City Monarchs 1953 Home Jersey

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History: The Tugerson brothers were assigned to Knoxville by Hot Springs after the Bathers failed to get the other clubs to allow them to play for Hot Springs. Jim Tugerson set a league record with 31 wins for Knoxville.

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