The first professional club designated as the Nationals lasted a mere 11 games and didn't win a single one of them. However, there was a winning amateur tradition with the National club, which was formed in 1859 and was originally mainly comprised of government employees. They were also the first amateur club to do an extensive organized tour of the United States, in 1867. However, by 1872, the leading teams in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia had passed the National club by. They joined the NA but quickly found themselves utterly outclassed.
P - Bill Stearns - Pitched a few games for Olympic in 1871.
C - Charlie Hodes - .316 hitter for Chicago in 1871. Historically, played for Troy in 1872.
1B - Dennis Coughlin - Historically he played in less than 10 games overall.
2B - Jacob Doyle - Another guy who played in just a handful of games.
3B - Mike Brannock - Played in a handful of games for Chicago in 1871.
SS - Pony Sager - A .271 hitter for Rockford. Historically he did not play pro ball beyond 1871.
LF - Ed Mincher - Did nothing for the Kekionga club in 1871. He actually did historically go from Kekionga to National in the 1871-72 offseason.
CF - Bill Kelly - Another mediocre Kekionga player. Historically he did not play beyond 1871.
RF - Gat Stires - Mediocre hitter for Rockford.
This collection of castoffs might win a game or two, but certainly will not be at all competitive against the more skilled nines.
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