The Player: Christy Mathewson, Baseball, and the American Century - Paperback

by Philip Seib (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Philip Seib is a professor at Marquette University and an award-winning journalist.