Eddie Mathews
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About
Long-time member of the Atlanta Braves who joined the 500-home run club in 1967. He had a batting average of .271. He played on three teams from 1952 to 1968.
Before Fame
He had his high school baseball field named after him.
Trivia
He was selected to be the first athlete pictured in the inaugural issue of Sports Illustrated magazine. He managed his past team the Atlanta Braves from 1972 to 1974.
Family Life
He married four times and had three children and eight grandchildren.
Associated With
He was the manager of the Atlanta Braves when Hank Aaron hit his record-breaking 715th home run.
