Gary Matthews Sr.

Gary Matthews Sr. is a television and radio broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies. He spent 15 seasons as a major league baseball player for six different teams, retiring in 1987.The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies: Broadcasters: Gary Matthews Sr. Matthews is the father of Los Angeles Angels outfielder Gary Matthews Jr.Philadelphia Daily News: Family Reunion At Citizens Bank Park For Gary... (June 20, 2008)

Gary Matthews Sr. was drafted out of high school by the San Francisco Giants in 1968. He made his major league debut with the Giants on September 6, 1972.Baseball Almanac: Gary Matthews Stats Matthews played with the Giants until 1977, then played for the Atlanta Braves through the 1980 season. The next three seasons were spent playing for the Philadelphia Phillies. He wound up his career playing for the Chicago Cubs and briefly for the Seattle Mariners, before retiring in 1987.Baseball Almanac: Gary Matthews Stats

In 1979, Gary Matthews Sr. played in the All-Star game while with the Atlanta Braves. He set career highs that year with a .304 batting average, 34 doubles, 27 home runs and 90 runs batted in.Baseball Almanac: Gary Matthews Stats Matthews won the 1983 National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player award while playing for the Phillies against the Los Angeles Dodgers.The Official Site of the Phladelphia Phillies: Broadcasters: Gary Matthews Sr. He played in the 1983 World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies against the Baltimore Orioles.

• Mahalo's Guide to the Philadelphia Phillies
• Baseball-Reference.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 3"
  • Weight: 190 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1972

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