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October 12, 1912: Boston rookie Hugh Bedient outpitches Christy Mathewson in Game 5
It was a dark, damp, foggy, gloomy day. Up until noontime, the playing of World Series Game Five was still in question. Down two games to one, Giants manager John McGraw had ace Christy Mathewson up his sleeve, at least even money — if not a sure bet — to tie the Series. Matty took […]
September 4, 1916: Pitching legends Mordecai Brown, Christy Mathewson duel for the final time
A promotional poster advertising the September 4, 1916 matchup between Mordecai Brown and Christy Mathewson. This game would be the last of 24 times in which the two future Hall of Famer pitchers would face each other. (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library) “Great Masters Are Through.”1 On September 4, 1916, famed pitching foes […]
July 15, 1901: Christy Mathewson pitches no-hitter as Giants avoid sweep in St. Louis
For many baseball fans, 1901 marks the beginning of the “modern” era.1 That year saw the arrival of the eight-team American League to go with the recently realigned eight teams of the National League, and a stability that lasted for over 50 years.2 It also marked the emergence of one of the greatest pitchers in […]
July 16, 1908: Christy Mathewson bolts from the shower to preserve Giants’ victory over Cubs
The New York Giants appeared to be well on their way to winning their July 16, 1908, game against the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs. But Giants rookie starting pitcher Doc Crandall suddenly began to buckle under the pressure in the ninth inning. The Cubs loaded the bases with one out, bringing the potential […]