Bob Ferguson was a professional baseball player who had a long and successful career in the late 19th century. He was a versatile player who could play multiple positions, including shortstop, second base, and catcher. He was also an excellent hitter, batting .301 over the course of his career.

Ferguson began his career in 1871 with the Rockford Forest Citys of the National Association. He played for the team for two seasons before joining the Boston Red Stockings of the National League in 1873. He played for the Red Stockings for three seasons, and was part of the team that won the first National League pennant in 1876.

Ferguson then moved on to the Louisville Grays in 1877, and was part of the team that won the National League pennant in 1878. He then joined the Buffalo Bisons in 1879, and was part of the team that won the National League pennant in 1880.

Ferguson then moved on to the Detroit Wolverines in 1881, and was part of the team that won the National League pennant in 1887. He then joined the Pittsburgh Alleghenys in 1888, and was part of the team that won the National League pennant in 1889.

Ferguson was a key member of several championship teams, and was known for his versatility and hitting ability. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996, and is remembered as one of the greatest players of the 19th century.

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