Christy Mathewson

Baseball Player

Birthday August 12, 1880

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Factoryville, PA

DEATH DATE Oct 7, 1925 (45)

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About

Legendary New York Giants pitcher was one of the first five inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He recorded 373 victories while posting a career 2.13 ERA. He also won the National League triple crown in 1905 and 1908.

Before Fame

He was an All-American football player at Bucknell University.

Trivia

He led the Giants to a World Series Championship in 1905.

Family Life

Married Jane Stoughton in 1903.

Associated With

Ty Cobb was another of the "First Five" MLB Hall of Fame inductees.