Christy Mathewson

Christopher Mathewson (Big Six or Matty)

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 195 lb.

Born: August 12, 1880 in Factoryville, PA
High School: Keystone Academy (Factoryville, PA)
School: Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA)
Debut: July 17, 1900 (Age 19)
Final Game: September 4, 1916 (Age 36)
Died: October 7, 1925 in Saranac Lake, NY
Buried: Lewisburg City Cemetery, Lewisburg, PA
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by BBWAA as Player in 1936 (205/226 ballots). Induction ceremony in Cooperstown held in 1939.
View Christy Mathewson Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Relatives: Brother of Henry Mathewson and Cousin of Jack Billingham
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Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1916	35	Cincinnati Reds	NL	3rd of 3	69	25	43	.368	7	Player/Manager
2	1917	36	Cincinnati Reds	NL		157	78	76	.506	4
3	1918	37	Cincinnati Reds	NL	1st of 2	119	61	57	.517	3
					3 years	345	164	176	.482	4.7

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