Christy Mathewson

<p> 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.</p><p> 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.</p>