Christy Mathewson

Christy Mathewson

Biography

The back pages scream out when a Yankees or Mets pitcher has a chance at breaking the 20-win plateau. Imagine how Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson's feats would play out in today's media market. Beginning in 1901, his first full season in the New York Giants rotation, Mathewson won 20 games against 17 losses. For the next 13 seasons, the 6-foot-2 righthander won at least... Read on

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