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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4 comments:

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

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

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

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

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