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Eddie Mathews was an American professional baseball third baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, and Detroit Tigers. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978. Mathews was born in Texarkana, Texas, and grew up in Santa Barbara, California. He attended Santa Barbara High School, where he was a standout in baseball, basketball, and football. He signed with the Boston Braves in 1949 and made his major league debut in 1952. Mathews was a power hitter with a batting average of .271, 512 home runs, and 1,453 runs batted in (RBIs). He was selected to the All-Star team nine times and won the National League (NL) home run title in 1953, 1959, and 1960. He was the NL Most Valuable Player in 1959. Mathews was traded to the Houston Astros in 1966 and played his final season with the Detroit Tigers in 1968. He retired with a career batting average of .271, 512 home runs, and 1,453 RBIs. Eddie Mathews net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
| Popular As | Edwin Lee Mathews Jr. |
| Occupation | Player |
| Age | 70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Born | 13 October, 1931 |
| Birthday | 13 October |
| Birthplace | Texarkana, Texas, U.S. |
| Date of death | February 18, 2001 |
| Died Place | La Jolla, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | United States |
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Eddie Mathews Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Eddie Mathews height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .
| Physical Status | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6' 1" (1.85 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Eddie Mathews's Wife?
His wife is Elizabeth Busch Burke (5 February 1977 - ?) ( divorced), Sue Ann (1972 - ?) ( divorced), Virjean Lauby (1954 - 1970) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Elizabeth Busch Burke (5 February 1977 - ?) ( divorced), Sue Ann (1972 - ?) ( divorced), Virjean Lauby (1954 - 1970) ( divorced) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Eddie Mathews Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Eddie Mathews worth at the age of 70 years old? Eddie Mathews’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimatedEddie Mathews's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Player |
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Biography in: "American National Biography". Supplement 1, pp. 387-388. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.
Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the BBWAA in 1978.
Manager of the Atlanta Braves, 1972[end] - 1974[start].
Set the major league record for most homeruns (47) for a third baseman in 1953 (since broken by Hall of Famer slugger Mike Schmidt in 1980).
Played primarily third base for the Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves (1952- 1966), Houston Astros (1967) and Detroit Tigers (1967-1968).
Eddie Mathews was born on October 13, 1931 in Texarkana, Texas, USA as Edwin Lee Mathews Jr. He was married to Elizabeth Busch Burke, Sue Ann and Virjean Lauby.
