Eddie Mathews was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. His career spanned over two decades, from the 1950s to the 1970s. He was an 11-time All-Star and a two-time World Series champion. He played for three teams during his career, the Boston Braves, the Milwaukee Braves, and the Houston Astros.

Mathews was known for his powerful hitting ability and long-ball capability. He had a career batting average of .271 and hit 512 home runs in his career. His 542 home runs at the time of his retirement made him the only player to hit more than 500 home runs and have a batting average higher than .300.

Mathews was a great fielder as well. He won three Gold Glove Awards for his fielding. He also had a great arm and was one of the first players to utilize the “Mathews Shift”, in which he positioned himself to the right of second base and the left of third base when playing against certain batters.

Mathews was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978, and his number 41 was retired by the Braves. He was also the only player to be inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Brave.

Mathews is remembered as one of the greatest players of all time. He was an exceptional hitter and fielder, and he was a great leader on and off the field. He is remembered for his great power, skill, and passion for the game.

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