MATTY

An Evening with Christy Mathewson

By: Eddie Frierson

Narrated by: Eddie Frierson

The script for the universally acclaimed one person play written by Eddie Frierson and based on the life and writings of Baseball Hall of Fame and New York Giants Pitching legend Christy Mathewson.

In a time when Giants walked the earth and roamed the Polo Grounds, none was more honored than the great Christy Mathewson - the quiet, educated man who lifted the then rowdy world of baseball into gentlemanliness. A scholar, athlete and soldier, Mathewson was the man who changed the game of baseball and the course of our nation in the first decade of the last century.

MATTY was produced by Black Bags Three Productions and performed by Eddie Frierson in Times Square at the Lambs Theatre in 1996. It was directed by Kerrigan Mahan. Eddie Frierson continues to perform the show around the country.

©1996 Eddie Frierson (P)2014 Eddie Frierson

A very heartfelt story

I enjoyed the storyline. The history behind each hero and icon. I would definitely recommend this to our local fine arts depts. and summer theatre programs. The story takes you back to the purest of times in baseball history. As noted; there are good & bad memories in all of us of which the economy and illnesses may play a specific role within the future of our lives & our successes.

Great job Mr. Mathewson!

Mr. Frierson (or Mr, Mathewson) does an excellent job bringing you back to early 1900’s baseball. Felt like I was sitting across from Matty as he was telling me his stories.

A home run!

A wonderful true story written and told by Eddie Frierson. To have the book's author also narrate, the audience is treated to the many characters brought to life as they were meant to be. The story itself is one of winning, losing and the triumph of the American spirit!

Great Experience

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I will absolutely recommend this to friends. The book flowed very well. I could really feel like I was seated in the audience of the live show.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Matty is an exceptional man. He's in the Baseball Hall of Fame but should be in Life's Hall of Fame as well!

Have you listened to any of Eddie Frierson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No this was my first experience listing to Mr. Frierson but it certainly will not be my last.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Matty the Legend Comes Alive.

A great trip to a forgotten time

Didn't want the story to end. Reminds us of when they played the game just because they loved it. Loved how Mr Frierson brought the different personalities to life.