During his remarkable 17-year career (1900-1916), Christy Mathewson was the dominant pitcher in the National league. His 373 wins stand as the third highest total in baseball history. Mathewson was a gentleman, a rarity in the raucous world of baseball at the turn of the century, and a favorite among fans. Game by game, the remarkable career of this Hall of Fame hurler is analyzed. Interwoven are tales of his personal life and the colorful characters who were a part of baseball in the early 1900s--like John McGraw, Joe McGinnity, Rube Marquard, Bugs Raymond. Appendices give records and milestones. Includes illustrations, notes, bibliography and index.…mehr
During his remarkable 17-year career (1900-1916), Christy Mathewson was the dominant pitcher in the National league. His 373 wins stand as the third highest total in baseball history. Mathewson was a gentleman, a rarity in the raucous world of baseball at the turn of the century, and a favorite among fans. Game by game, the remarkable career of this Hall of Fame hurler is analyzed. Interwoven are tales of his personal life and the colorful characters who were a part of baseball in the early 1900s--like John McGraw, Joe McGinnity, Rube Marquard, Bugs Raymond. Appendices give records and milestones. Includes illustrations, notes, bibliography and index.
Ronald A. Mayer is the author of several books on baseball history. He is retired and lives in East Hanover, New Jersey.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface 1. Factoryville to New York 2. Inauspicious Start, 1900 3. Rookie Season, 1901 4. Saved by McGraw, 1902 5. First 30-Game Season, 1903 6. First Pennant!, 1904 7. World Series Hero, 1905 8. A Bout with Diphtheria, 1906 9. Most Victories in National League, 1907 10. Most Career Victories, 1908 11. Lowest Career ERA, 1909 12. Most Victories in National League Again, 1910 13. M and M Boys, 1911 14. Tough World Series Loss, 1912 15. Masterful Control, 1913 16. Last Great Season, 1914 17. The End is Near, 1915 18. Farewell Matty, 1916 Appendices Appendix A: Milestones in the Career of Mathewson Appendix B: Mathewson's Lifetime Pitching Record Appendix C: Mathewson's 373 Career Victories Appendix D: Classic Matchups: Mathewson vs. Brown Appendix E: Mathewson's Career Victories vs. Opposing Teams Appendix F: Mathewson's 24-Game Winning Streak vs. St. Louis Appendix G: Mathewson's 22-Game Winning Streak vs. Cincinnati Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface 1. Factoryville to New York 2. Inauspicious Start, 1900 3. Rookie Season, 1901 4. Saved by McGraw, 1902 5. First 30-Game Season, 1903 6. First Pennant!, 1904 7. World Series Hero, 1905 8. A Bout with Diphtheria, 1906 9. Most Victories in National League, 1907 10. Most Career Victories, 1908 11. Lowest Career ERA, 1909 12. Most Victories in National League Again, 1910 13. M and M Boys, 1911 14. Tough World Series Loss, 1912 15. Masterful Control, 1913 16. Last Great Season, 1914 17. The End is Near, 1915 18. Farewell Matty, 1916 Appendices Appendix A: Milestones in the Career of Mathewson Appendix B: Mathewson's Lifetime Pitching Record Appendix C: Mathewson's 373 Career Victories Appendix D: Classic Matchups: Mathewson vs. Brown Appendix E: Mathewson's Career Victories vs. Opposing Teams Appendix F: Mathewson's 24-Game Winning Streak vs. St. Louis Appendix G: Mathewson's 22-Game Winning Streak vs. Cincinnati Notes Bibliography Index
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