Christy Mathewson: A Game-by-Game Profile of a Legendary Pitcher

By Ronald Mayer

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786441216
• ISBN13: 9780786441211
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher