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. — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
If you've ever been around a group of actors, you've noticed, no doubt, that they 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. — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
I am not a veteran environmentalist. I don't live in a house made of recycled tires, I've never handcuffed myself to a tree, and… — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
I owe everything I have to them when I'm out there on the mound. But I owe the fans nothing and they owe me… — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
Anybody's best pitch is the one the batters ain't hitting that day. — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
You can learn little from victory. You can learn everything from defeat. — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
A boy cannot begin playing ball too early. I might almost say that while he is still creeping on all fours he should have… — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
Many baseball fans look upon an umpire as a sort of necessary evil to the luxury of baseball, like the odor that follows an… — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
You must have an alibi to show why you lost. If you haven't one, you must fake one. You self confidence must be maintained. — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
A young ballplayer looks on his first spring training trip as a stage struck young woman regards the theater. — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
No man can have a 'yellow streak' and last. He must pay much attention to his nerves or temperament. He must hide every flaw. — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
If you've ever been around a group of actors, you've noticed, no doubt, that they can talk of nothing else under the sun but… — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
