[{"n": "Nate Berkenstock", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/nate-berkenstock/", "s": "Earliest-born professional baseball player; played in 1871 championship decider."}, {"n": "John Clapp (baseball)", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/john-clapp-baseball/", "s": "Catcher and manager known for rejecting a bribe."}, {"n": "Bill Craver", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/bill-craver/", "s": "Expelled in the Louisville gambling scandal."}, {"n": "Ned Cuthbert", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/ned-cuthbert/", "s": "Early professional outfielder and alleged first base-stealer."}, {"n": "Dave Eggler", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/dave-eggler/", "s": "Record holder for most at-bats without a home run."}, {"n": "Cherokee Fisher", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/cherokee-fisher/", "s": "Pitcher who led the National Association in ERA twice."}, {"n": "Dickie Flowers", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/dickie-flowers/", "s": "Shortstop for the 1871 Troy Haymakers and 1872 Philadelphia Athletics."}, {"n": "Davy Force", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/davy-force/", "s": "Light-hitting shortstop whose contract dispute spurred the National League's creation."}, {"n": "George Hall (baseball)", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/george-hall-baseball/", "s": "Banned MLB player and early home run leader."}, {"n": "George Heubel", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/george-heubel/", "s": "First German-born player in the National Association and National League."}, {"n": "Denny Mack", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/denny-mack/", "s": "Major league first baseman and shortstop for eight seasons."}, {"n": "Fergy Malone", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/fergy-malone/", "s": "Catcher for the 1871 champion Philadelphia Athletics."}, {"n": "Dick McBride (baseball)", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/dick-mcbride-baseball/", "s": "Philadelphia Athletics pitcher and player-manager, 149–74 in the National Association."}, {"n": "Mike McGeary", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/mike-mcgeary/", "s": "Infielder and catcher for seven major league clubs."}, {"n": "John McMullin (baseball)", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/john-mcmullin-baseball/", "s": "Only regular left-handed pitcher in the first pro league season."}, {"n": "Levi Meyerle", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/levi-meyerle/", "s": "Professional baseball player for eight seasons in organized leagues."}, {"n": "Tim Murnane", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/tim-murnane/", "s": "Irish-born ballplayer turned leading Boston Globe sportswriter."}, {"n": "John Radcliff", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/john-radcliff/", "s": "Shortstop who played for four teams in the National Association."}, {"n": "Ezra Sutton", "u": "/e/philadelphia-athletics-players/ezra-sutton/", "s": "Third baseman who hit the first professional home run."}]