Mathewson and McGraw


 Newspaper clipping featuring a photo of New York Giants star Christy Mathewson and manager John McGraw.

In 1912 Christy Mathewson and John McGraw dominated the scene.

Dated on reverse "April 13 1952."

Found in "Captain Horatio Hornblower" by C.S. Forester. Published by Sun Dial Press, 1944.


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at 5/08/2010
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4 comments:

  1. Firewing3333May 8, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Oh wow, I'd love to own old newspaper pieces like this. Thanks for showing it!

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  2. MrCachetMay 8, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    LOL. I note the fair Captain appears to be swing a BAT!

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  3. AngieMay 9, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Mathewson attended Bucknell University, my alma mater, where the stadium is named after him.

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  4. Entre NousMay 10, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    I am still gnawing on the circular saw blade book-mark... hmmm, any reddish brown stains on it...!

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