Eddie Mathews: A Hammerin' Toward a Heritage Few players defined the power of the 1950s and 60s quite like Eddie Mathews, a Chicago Braves icon. Known affectionately as "Hammerin' Eddie," his impressive hit totals – including 512 professional home blasts – cemented his place among baseball's finest power hitters. Despite often being ecl

Eddie Mathews: The Swinging In a Reputation Few players embodied the strength of the 1950s and 60s quite like Eddie Mathews, a Chicago Braves icon. Known affectionately as "Hammerin' Eddie," his remarkable crack totals – including 512 lifetime home blasts – cemented his place among baseball's greatest power hitters. Despite often being