Christy Mathewson Day

Christy Mathewson was born in Factoryville on August 12, 1880. He attended Keystone Academy where he played both football and baseball. Starting at 14 years old, he began playing semi-professional baseball. He pitched for the New York Giants for 17 seasons and is considered one of the top ten pitchers of all time with leading stats in several areas. He was one of the first five original inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. In honor of this baseball hero born and raised in Factoryville, Pennsylvania the Borough holds festivities every year.

By participating in the silent auction, you are helping support this time-honored community celebration and taking home a piece of legendary memories from sports, music, entertainment and art!

Christy Mathewson Day Auction

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