Christy Mathewson. Show anything & everything.

[jacksons]

Jimmy -

According to Marc Okkonen, the Giants wore the black uniforms in the 1905 WS.

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.o...gif&Entryid=81

[jacksons]

This image was a reprint in 1923 initially, and based on the stampings, repurposed again in 1926, 1927 and 1932.

The original auction description indicated it originated from the 1913 season.

However...

On page 139 of A Portrait of Baseball Photography, Yee/Fogel describe it as a Bain image from the 1901/1902 season.

It's clearly a home uniform from the 1901 - 1904 span (the white hat pinpoints 1901-1902).

I'd love to be able to nail down the exact year, though. Not sure how to do that.

[martindl]

There he is, Christy Mathewson, Matty himself, right there in the flesh.

Graig, that is so stunningly good. It is breathtaking in the most literal sense.

So many great Matty images. Thanks to all for sharing. Here's my contribution. The premium from the April 1915 Baseball Magazine 'Park Edition', sold only at ballparks. The premium was designed to be removed from the magazine and then framed.

[baseballart]

Someone-- anyone -- please post a dust jacket from Won in the Ninth by Matty...

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by martindl

So many great Matty images. Thanks to all for sharing. Here's my contribution. The premium from the April 1915 Baseball Magazine 'Park Edition', sold only at ballparks. The premium was designed to be removed from the magazine and then framed.

After he passed away in October 1925, Baseball Magazine again printed that image in their December issue.

[Scott Garner]

This is the 1st time I ever saw this thread.
Lots of cool Matty items here!

I have a few items related to Matty's career to show:
On July 15, 1901 Christy Mathewson hurled his 1st of two career no-hitters @ St. Louis Cardinals. Here is a Season Pass for the 1901 St. Louis Cardinals.
This pass was issued to Bryan Snyder, who was the Pass Agent for the Frisco Railway.
Snyder was gent that was in charge of train transportation for ML players in that era.
Signed by Cardinals owner Frank deHass Robison.

The 2nd item is a Christy Mathewson Memorial Benefit Tag
After an outstanding career in baseball, World War I veteran Christy Mathewson succumbed in 1925 to an illness caused during a military training exercise. A memorial game was held on his behalf between the New York Giants and Washington Senators at the Polo Grounds on Wednesday, July 7th, 1926, to benefit Matty's family. This diecut disc is approximately 3" wide. One side features a picture of the legendary Giant, while the other has a tribute to the "Gallant Sportsman, Courageous Soldier, Kindly Gentleman."

3rd item is a ticket featuring Matty to the Sept. 30th, 1989 Bucknell Dartmouth football game at Christy Mathewson Memorial Stadium.

I do not own the last item, but it is a picture of the signed back of the actual check that Matty received for his book "Pitching in a Pinch".

[big-six]

Big Six

[bobfreedman]

Dup

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by jacksons

Jimmy -

According to Marc Okkonen, the Giants wore the black uniforms in the 1905 WS.

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.o...gif&Entryid=81

I stand corrected and have edited my post so it now reads: "The only time the Giants wore these black uniforms."

Sincerely, Jimmy

[thekingofclout]

had its last post. A bump to give everyone who joined the board in the last half year a chance to post their Matty stuff and I'm sure that some of you vets have picked up a few more pieces... Let's see em !

[prestigecollectibles]

This book was published in Japan in 1913. It was written by Christy Mathewson and translated into Japanese.

[GrayGhost]

That book looks GREAT.

[Heritage Sports]

A great signed photo, both the image and the writing. This one sold back in May 2006 for over $20k.

http://sports.ha.com/common/view_ite...o=19050&src=pr

[canjond]

Amazing photo

[irishdenny]

i'm not aware of when Mr. Graig Kreindler graced of us wit "The Christian Gentleman" ~ only i know it was at least 10 years ago!

Back then i was in Iraq lurking the Net54... i really never thought that owning one of Mr. Kreindler's remarkable creations was even possible!?!?

Well, i was graced by one none the less!
And it's one of Mr. Christy Mathewson him ownself!

This one of Matty is what i believe is described as a "Study"...
Which really means i was able to purchas'em fir a very reasonable price,
and bein me... jus makes me wanna get wit Graig to create one fir me Sumday!?

*i can recall a few other's here who have these mighty treasures of Matty from Graig...

Please Show them when You have a chance ~
i fir one will be grateful...

Here is mine

[bobfreedman]

Just some of my favorites

[BeanTown]

Surprised we don't see more Mattys

[doug.goodman]

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