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Eddie Mathews is a Hall of Fame third baseman who hit 512 career home runs, playing for the Braves franchise from Boston through Milwaukee and Atlanta from 1952 to 1968.
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Eddie Mathews ranks #65 of 209 in the Baseball Player ranking, behind Ernie Banks, ahead of Wade Boggs.
512 homers, Braves power cornerstone, historically great third baseman with less cultural profile than Schmidt.
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Did Eddie Mathews play for the Braves in all three of their cities?
Yes. Mathews played for the franchise in Boston in 1952, Milwaukee from 1953 through 1965 and Atlanta in 1966. He was the only player to represent the Braves in all three cities.
How many home runs did Eddie Mathews hit?
Mathews hit 512 regular-season home runs during his major-league career. That total places him alongside Ernie Banks, who also finished with 512.
What was Eddie Mathews's role in the Braves' 1957 championship?
He was Milwaukee's regular third baseman and a major power hitter alongside Hank Aaron. In Game 4 of the World Series, Mathews hit a walk-off home run, and the Braves ultimately defeated the New York Yankees in seven games.
Which teams did Eddie Mathews join after leaving Atlanta?
He played briefly for the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers after his long Braves tenure. Mathews finished his career with Detroit's 1968 World Series champions and entered the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978.
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