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Baseball player

Christy Mathewson, born on August 12, 1880 in New York, New York, was a renowned baseball player. Known for his exceptional pitching skills and outstanding performance on the field, he is considered one of the legends in the history of baseball.

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Famous Christy Mathewson Quotes

“A boy cannot begin playing ball too early. I might almost say that while he is still creeping on all fours he should have a bouncing rubber ball.”

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“If you've ever been around a group of actors, you've noticed, no doubt, that the can talk of nothing else under the sun but acting...It's exactly the same way with baseball players. Your heart must be in your work.”

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“You can learn little from victory. You can learn everything from defeat.”

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“Many baseball fans look upon an umpire as a sort of necessary evil to the luxury of baseball, like the odor that follows an automobile.”

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Book:Pitching in a Pinch: Baseball from the Inside

Source: Pitching in a Pinch: Baseball from the Inside

About the Author

Born: August 12, 1880
Died: October 7, 1925
Known for: Baseball player
Quotes: 13

Books & Sources

Pitching in a Pinch: Baseball from the InsideRelated source material

Pitching in a Pinch, Or, Baseball from the InsideRelated source material

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