Game 1 of the World Series Commissioner Landis orders the Pirates and the Senators to wear black armbands in memory of former Giants legend Christy Matthewson

Game 1 of the World Series Commissioner Landis orders the Pirates and the Senators to wear black armbands in memory of former Giants legend Christy Matthewson

Before Game 1 of the World Series at Forbes Field, Commissioner Landis orders the Pirates and the Senators to wear black armbands in memory of former Giants legend Christy Matthewson, who died this morning at Saranac Lake, NY, of tuberculosis. Although the practice will become a common occurrence, this is believed to be the first time in major league history that teams have altered their uniform to acknowledged the passing of a fellow ballplayer.

Christy Mathewson is elected as Bucknell’s “B” Club first president

Christy Mathewson is elected as Bucknell’s “B” Club first president

A frail-looking Christy Mathewson, who served as class president in 1899, is elected as Bucknell’s “B” Club first president. The beloved future Hall of Famer, who will die prematurely in 1925 from tuberculosis after being accidentally gassed in a training exercise during WWI, played on the school’s football team as a placekicker and excelled as a pitcher on the baseball team.

The Cincinnati Reds hire Pat Moran as their manager, replacing Christy Mathewson

The Cincinnati Reds hire Pat Moran as their manager, replacing Christy Mathewson

1919 – The Cincinnati Reds hire Pat Moran as their manager, replacing Christy Mathewson. Cincinnati makes the decision after failing to hear from Mathewson during his winter trip to Europe. Moran will guide the Reds to 96 victories and the World Championship this season.

Jack Coombs becomes the first pitcher to win a World Series game in both leagues

Jack Coombs becomes the first pitcher to win a World Series game in both leagues

Jack Coombs was the first pitcher to win a World Series game in each league. Coombs won 3 games in the 1910 World Series pitching 3 complete games on October 18, 20 and 23 vs Chicago, he beat Mordecai Brown twice. He also won game 3 in 1911 beating Christy Mathewson and had a no…

Christy Mathewson faces Mordecai Brown of the Cubs in the career finale for each pitcher

Christy Mathewson faces Mordecai Brown of the Cubs in the career finale for each pitcher

Reds right-hander Christy Mathewson faces Mordecai Brown of the Cubs in the career finale for each pitcher, marking the first time that two future Hall of Famers have made their final appearance in the same game. Both Cooperstown-bound hurlers go the distance in Cincinnati’s 10-8 victory at Chicago’s Weeghman Park.