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With a photograph of Christy Mathewson...
With a photograph of Christy Mathewson...
Item # 705924
October 14, 1910
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Oct. 14, 1910
* MLB pitcher Christy "Matty" Mathewson
* New York Giants baseball star photo
Page 3 has a banner headline: "Leading Events in Athletic World - Mathewson Wins Game" with an uncommon photo of him headed: "Famous Pitcher Who Struck Out 14 Men in Post-Series Game" and captioned: "Christopher Mathewson, New York National league club."
Complete in 12 pages, leaves are loose at the spine, lightly toned, minor margin wear. Somewhat fragile & should be handled carefully.
AI notes: In 1910, Christy Mathewson was still an active and prominent figure in Major League Baseball, playing for the New York Giants. Known as one of the game's greatest pitchers, Mathewson had already established his reputation as a dominant force on the mound, famous for his control, composure, and the devastating “fadeaway” (screwball) pitch. By that year, he was nearing the end of his peak playing career—though he would continue pitching through 1916—having already won multiple National League pitching titles and contributing to several World Series victories. Off the field, he was celebrated not just for his talent but also for his gentlemanly conduct, earning him the nickname “The Christian Gentleman.”
Category: The 20th Century
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