The first third baseman to hit more than 500 home runs, Eddie Mathews is the 49th inductee into the Hall of Immortals.
Over his 17 year career, mostly with the Braves, Mathews belted 512 homeruns, becoming just the 7th player to surpass the 500 mark. For 14 straight years he hit 23 or more homeruns, leading the league in 1953 (47) and 1959 (46).
In addition to power at the plate, Mathews was also a star in the field, possesing a solid glove at third and a rocket for an arm.
Eddie Mathews is definietly an Immortal
For some background on what this is, check out the introduction post here.
