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The story of one of America's greatest athletes, Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants. It draws on rare interviews, press clippings, and eyewitness accounts to tell the story of baseball's Golden Age at the turn of the century and that of one of its best players. Mathewson, thought to be the finest pitcher in baseball history was America's first authentic sports hero, the first athlete who was truly admired and emulated.
Drawing on rare interviews, press clips, and eyewitness accounts, Robinson tells the story of baseball player Christy Matthewson, a man who became America's first
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The story of one of America's greatest athletes, Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants. It draws on rare interviews, press clippings, and eyewitness accounts to tell the story of baseball's Golden Age at the turn of the century and that of one of its best players. Mathewson, thought to be the finest pitcher in baseball history was America's first authentic sports hero, the first athlete who was truly admired and emulated.
Drawing on rare interviews, press clips, and eyewitness accounts, Robinson tells the story of baseball player Christy Matthewson, a man who became America's first authentic sports hero, and who showed an eager public that a real-life role model could be found in the athletic arena. Photos.
Autorenporträt
Ray Robinson is a veteran magazine editor and sportswriter. He is the author of the widely acclaimed biography, Iron Horse: Lou Gehrig in his Time, and Oh, Baby, I Love It!, with Tim McCarver. He lives in New York City