2000 Legends of Baseball,Christy Mathewson (3408c) Commemorative First Day Picture Card (8x10)
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Get a Frame-Worthy Christy Mathewson Commemorative First Day Picture Card
In 1936, Christy “Matty” Mathewson became one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mathewson’s illustrious career in the National League spanned from 1900 to 1916. He pitched all but one of his 373 victories with the New York Giants, who purchased Mathewson for $2,000.
Born in Factoryville, Pennsylvania, Mathewson (1880-1925) was the first 20th century pitcher to win 30 games a season, a feat he accomplished three years in a row. In 1905, he pitched 31 victories and topped the league with his 1.27 earned run average and eight shutouts. One of his best appearances was in the 1905 World Series, when he pitched three shutouts. He continued to dominate on the mound, and from 1903 to 1910, Mathewson’s winning percentage was .734. In 1913, he pitched 68 consecutive innings without giving up a walk, still a league record. He also led the league in strikeouts several seasons.
Mathewson possessed an impressive battery of pitches that he threw strategically. His most famous pitch was the fadeaway, today known as a screwball. With that pitch, which he could throw a dozen times a game, he made the ball break in to or away from a batter. He joined the military and went off to war in 1918.
This is your chance to add a piece of Mathewson’s impressive career to your collection. This commemorative picture card measures 8x10 inches and features a great photo of Mathewson on the field. It has the 2000 Legends of Baseball stamp honoring Mathewson, tied to the cover by a pictorial first day of issue cancellation. A must-have for any sports collector – order now.
Get a Frame-Worthy Christy Mathewson Commemorative First Day Picture Card
In 1936, Christy “Matty” Mathewson became one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mathewson’s illustrious career in the National League spanned from 1900 to 1916. He pitched all but one of his 373 victories with the New York Giants, who purchased Mathewson for $2,000.
Born in Factoryville, Pennsylvania, Mathewson (1880-1925) was the first 20th century pitcher to win 30 games a season, a feat he accomplished three years in a row. In 1905, he pitched 31 victories and topped the league with his 1.27 earned run average and eight shutouts. One of his best appearances was in the 1905 World Series, when he pitched three shutouts. He continued to dominate on the mound, and from 1903 to 1910, Mathewson’s winning percentage was .734. In 1913, he pitched 68 consecutive innings without giving up a walk, still a league record. He also led the league in strikeouts several seasons.
Mathewson possessed an impressive battery of pitches that he threw strategically. His most famous pitch was the fadeaway, today known as a screwball. With that pitch, which he could throw a dozen times a game, he made the ball break in to or away from a batter. He joined the military and went off to war in 1918.
This is your chance to add a piece of Mathewson’s impressive career to your collection. This commemorative picture card measures 8x10 inches and features a great photo of Mathewson on the field. It has the 2000 Legends of Baseball stamp honoring Mathewson, tied to the cover by a pictorial first day of issue cancellation. A must-have for any sports collector – order now.