Player Christy Mathewson, Baseball, And The American Century

Christy Mathewson was baseball's first superstar--a beloved turn-of-the-century pitcher who was among the initial group of five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He also defined moral excellence, bridging sport and national culture at a time when pro ballplayers were perceived as louts, and was the first to bring respectability to the game. This is a thoughtful and inspiring story of a singular American life that had a profound and lasting influence on our national identity.Seib, Philip is the author of 'Player Christy Mathewson, Baseball, And The American Century', published 2004 under ISBN 9781568583181 and ISBN 1568583184.