Full Description
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.
Contents
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
