About William Matthews
Lived 1878 – 1946 (aged 68). William Matthews was an American baseball player.
William Calvin Matthews (January 5, 1877 – January 23, 1946) was an American baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1909 season. He was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.
Matthews posted a 3.24 ERA in five appearances, including one start, six strikeout, 10 walks, 16 hits allowed, and 16.2 innings of work. He did not have a decision.
Matthews died in Mount Carbon, Pennsylvania, at age 68.
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Who was William Matthews?
American baseball player (1878–1946)
When was William Matthews born?
William Matthews was born on 12 January 1878 in Mahanoy City.
When did William Matthews die?
William Matthews died on 23 January 1946 in Mount Carbon.
What was William Matthews's occupation?
William Matthews was a baseball player.
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William Matthews was American.
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· DBpedia: William Matthews (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Matthews. https://biography.guide/william-matthews-baseball-player/
MLA: "William Matthews." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-matthews-baseball-player/.
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