october1911

Amazing to see the differences in the styles between then and now, but the game remains the same...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christy_Mathewson

In 2000 The US Postal Service honored Christy Mathewson with this commemorative stamp as part of the Classic Collections: Legends of Baseball issue. The Legends of Baseball issue honored 20 baseball greats who were named to the "All-Century Team," announced after the 1999 season. Votes from fans, as well as members of a special panel, selected the team.

"These players embody the glory and tradition of our national past-time. Tales of their extraordinary abilities and larger-than-life personalities have made them much more than just ballplayers: THEY ARE LEGENDS.

“In 1901, 21-year-old Christy Mathewson won 20 games for the New York Giants. With his ‘fade-away’ pitch, he posted three consecutive 30-victory seasons and in the 1905 World Series threw three shutouts in only six days.” – From the back of the sheet of stamps.

First Day of Issue ceremonies were held July 6, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia, where Major League Baseball held the 2000 All Star Week and 2000 All Star Game. (Scott 3408c). (A matching 20¢ US Postal Card (Scott UX339) was also issued at the same time.)
 
 
                                  
 

Rube Marquard Richard William Marquard Bats Both, Throws Left Height 6' 3", Weight 180 lb. Debut September 25, 1908 Final Game September 18, 1925 Born October 9, 1886 in Cleveland, OH Died June 1, 1980 in Baltimore, MD Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971.

Paddy Livingston Patrick Joseph Livingston Bats Right, Throws Right Height 5' 8", Weight 197 lb. Debut September 2, 1901 Final Game June 15, 1917 Born January 14, 1880 in Cleveland, OH Died September 19, 1977 in Cleveland, OH