Following the 1886 season, the Maroons franchise was purchased by the National League and subsequently sold to
John T. Brush. On March 8, the Hoosiers additionally purchased a number of players who were under league control. Technically, these players were purchased from the Maroons franchise. Among these players were
Henry Boyle,
John Cahill,
Jerry Denny,
Jack Glasscock,
Egyptian Healy,
John Kirby,
Jack McGeachey,
George Myers,
Otto Schomberg, and
Emmett Seery.
Notable transactions • March 9, 1887: The Hoosiers obtained
Mert Hackett and
Charley Bassett, who had been under league control, for $1,000. == Regular season ==