About Nelson Mathews Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Nelson Mathews:
Nelson Mathews (full name: Nelson Elmer Mathews; no nicknames) played centerfielder from 1960 until 1965 for the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Athletics. He played for the Cubs from 1960 - 1963 and Athletics from 1964 - 1965. Over 6 seasons, he played 306 games, hit 22 home runs, drove in 93 runs, and stole 8 bases. Born on July 21, 1941 in Columbia, IL, Mathews stands 6' 4" and weighs 195 lb. He attended Columbia (Columbia, IL) high school. His debut was on September 9, 1960 and he played his final game on July 18, 1965. Common misspellings of his name include Nelson Elmer nellie Nelson Mathews matthews.