Presented is the opportunity to possess a 1925 Christy Mathewson signed check that the great inaugural Hall of Famer signed during the last year of his life. Mathewson pitched for 17 Major League seasons, all with the New York Giants except for one game in 1916 when he was the player-manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Mathewson had a career record of 373-188, and his NL win total is the highest in history, tied with Grover Cleveland Alexander for third place for the most career wins in MLB annals. "Matty" was highly intelligent, and he was a Bucknell University graduate who was also an author of a number of books. Also known as the "Big Six," Mathewson set a record for World Series shutouts in one series with an incredible three shutouts during the Giants' 1905 World Series Championship.

In his later years, Mathewson was suffering from tuberculosis, an affliction that could have occurred because he was left susceptible to the disease after being accidentally exposed to nerve gas during U.S. Army training when he was in the military during World War I. Matty received extended treatment for tuberculosis in a sanitarium in Saranac Lake, New York. He also lived in the area during the last years of his life. The offered check has been trimmed, and it now measures approx. 2.75x7.9". The bottom left side corner of the check has been trimmed unevenly. The check is dated "March 26, 1925" and Mathewson passed away on Oct. 7, 1925. The check is written on the "Adirondack National Bank/Saranac Lake, N.Y," in the amount of Two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00), and is written to the "Hotel Saranac." "Christ Mathewson" is machine printed along the left side. The check has been cancelled. It has a few thin or small stains, and it exhibits some darkening. Mathewson signed the check in black ink from a fountain pen. His signature is big, bold, and neatly scripted. The check has been encapsulated, and it has a has a "PSA/DNA CERTIFIED AUTO GRADE ONLY/MINT 9."

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