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.
Christy Mathewson Day Event Breakdown
Morning
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: 6K and Fun Run (Time unknown)
Location: Starting at Keystone College?
Description: Participants will run a scenic route through the town.
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Silent Auction
Location: Christy Mathewson Park Pavilion
Description: Various items and gift baskets will be raffled off silently.
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Vendors in the Park
Location: Town Park
Description: Local vendors selling crafts, food, and other goods.
Location: Starting at Keystone College?
Description: Participants will run a scenic route through the town.
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Silent Auction
Location: Christy Mathewson Park Pavilion
Description: Various items and gift baskets will be raffled off silently.
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Vendors in the Park
Location: Town Park
Description: Local vendors selling crafts, food, and other goods.
Midday
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Parade
Location: College Ave
Description: Featuring local bands, floats, community groups, and a car show.
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Microbrewery Event
Location: Christy Mathewson Park
Description: Local microbreweries showcasing their beers, with tasting sessions.
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Boy Scouts Chicken BBQ
Location: Christy Mathewson Park
Description: Boy Scouts will be selling BBQ chicken meals.
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Car Show Display
Location: Elementary Center Parking Lot
Description: Display of classic and modern cars after the parade.
Location: College Ave
Description: Featuring local bands, floats, community groups, and a car show.
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Microbrewery Event
Location: Christy Mathewson Park
Description: Local microbreweries showcasing their beers, with tasting sessions.
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Boy Scouts Chicken BBQ
Location: Christy Mathewson Park
Description: Boy Scouts will be selling BBQ chicken meals.
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Car Show Display
Location: Elementary Center Parking Lot
Description: Display of classic and modern cars after the parade.
Afternoon
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Keystone College Baseball Game
Location: Christy Mathewson Park Baseball Field
Description: Local college VS Local team baseball game.
2:00 PM: Pie Eating Contest
Location: Christy Mathewson Park
Description: Participants compete to see who can eat the most pie in a set time.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Family Events and Games
Location: Christy Mathewson Park
Description: Various games and activities for families, such as sack races, tug-of-war, and more.
Location: Christy Mathewson Park Baseball Field
Description: Local college VS Local team baseball game.
2:00 PM: Pie Eating Contest
Location: Christy Mathewson Park
Description: Participants compete to see who can eat the most pie in a set time.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Family Events and Games
Location: Christy Mathewson Park
Description: Various games and activities for families, such as sack races, tug-of-war, and more.
Evening
7:00 PM: Play
Location: Keystone College
Description: A theatrical play about the life of Christy Mathewson, with possible fireworks to follow.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Live Music and Entertainment
Location: Keystone College
Description: Live music performance by a local band, concluding the day’s events, with possible fireworks to follow.
Location: Keystone College
Description: A theatrical play about the life of Christy Mathewson, with possible fireworks to follow.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Live Music and Entertainment
Location: Keystone College
Description: Live music performance by a local band, concluding the day’s events, with possible fireworks to follow.