How good was Eddie Mathews?

How good was Eddie Mathews?

Mathews may be a glimmer in the dark because of Hank Aaron, but Mathews was one of the greatest ever. He had 512 home runs and 1,453 RBI. Combined, Aaron and Mathews had 1,267 home runs and 3,751 RBI.

Did Eddie Mathews win a Gold Glove?

Four times Mathews hit 40 or more home runs in Milwaukee, including his first season in 1953, when the Santa Barbara, California native hit 47 homers, drove in 135 runs and hit . 302. Mathews never won a Gold Glove at third base, but he led the NL in putouts twice and was in the top three in that category nine times.

How much is an Eddie Mathews baseball card worth?

Eddie Mathews Rookie Cards

Item Title ▼ Price
1952 Topps Ed Eddie Mathews #407 RC Rookie Card PSA 4 VG-EX $8500.00
1952 Topps Eddie Mathews #407 (Rookie Card) PSA 2 $5963.03
2003 Fleer Rookie & Greats Eddie Mathews Braves Baseball Card #72 $10.00
2013 Bowman Rookie Reprint Blue Sapphire Refractors #EM Eddie Mathews RC Card $1.50

How tall was Eddie Mathews?

6 ft 1 inch
Facts

Also Known As Edwin Lee Mathews
Died February 18, 2001 (aged 69) • San Diego • California
Awards And Honors World Series • Baseball Hall of Fame (1978) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1978) • 2 World Series championships • 12x All-Star
Height/Weight 6 ft 1 inch, 190 lb (185 cm, 86 kg)
Batting Hand left

Did Eddie Mathews have children?

He is survived by his wife, Judy, of Del Mar, Calif.; two sons, Edwin Jr. and John; a daughter, Stephanie Widule; and a stepdaughter, Sarah Doyle. Although Mathews was known foremost for his power hitting, he emphasized his competitive drive when reflecting on his career.

How many Gold Gloves did Eddie Mathews win?

Mathews is regarded as one of the best third basemen ever to play the game. He was an All-Star for nine seasons. He won the National League (NL) home run title in 1953 and 1959 and was the NL Most Valuable Player runner-up both of those seasons….

Eddie Mathews
Winning % .481
Teams

How many Gold Gloves did Eddie Mathews have?

five Gold Gloves
462 to complement his 282 home runs, 1,141 RBI and his 1,104 runs scored. Not only was he a great hitter, he was also one of the best fielders, winning five Gold Gloves and posting a career dWAR of 7.1. He was selected to seven All-Star Games, won a World Series ring with the Cardinals and won the MVP award in 1964.

How much is a Hank Aaron rookie card worth?

Hank Aaron 1954 Rookie Card Sells for $170,000 at Auction.

What year was Eddie Mathews rookie?

1952
Eddie Mathews was born on Tuesday, October 13, 1931, in Texarkana, Texas. Mathews was 20 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 15, 1952, with the Boston Braves.

What number did Eddie Mathews wear?

41
Eddie Mathews’s number 41 was retired by the Atlanta Braves in 1969. Mathews was elected to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 1976. In 1978, Mathews was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Where was Eddie Matthews born?

Texarkana, TX
Eddie Mathews/Place of birth

Was Eddie Mathews married?

He is known for his work on Home Run Derby (1959), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) and The Dean Martin Show (1965). He was married to Judy Catherine King, Elizabeth Busch Burke, Sue Ann and Virjean Lauby. He died on February 18, 2001 in La Jolla, California, USA.

What was Eddie Mathews’ career batting average?

Eddie Mathews compiled a career batting average of .271 with 512 home runs and 1453 RBI in his 2391-game career with the Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers. He began playing during the 1952 season and last took the field during the 1968 campaign.

How many home runs did Eddie Mathews hit in 1953?

In 1953, Eddie Mathews hit 47 home runs, the most in a single season by a third baseman, and a feat mentioned on his Hall of Fame plaque (above).

How many years did Ed Mathews play for the Tigers?

Edwin Lee Mathews (October 13, 1931 – February 18, 2001) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) third baseman. He played 17 seasons for the Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves (1952–66); Houston Astros (1967) and Detroit Tigers (1967–68). Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978,…

What kind of data does Eddie Mathews have?

His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Eddie Mathews baseball stats page.