Christy Mathewson

ABOUT CHRISTY MATHEWSON

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.

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

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

Married Jane Stoughton in 1903.

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