Black In The Day, Gary Matthews, Sr. was one of the best all-around players of his generation and reliable in the clutch. The Philadelphia Phillies stole the #MLBbro affectionately known as “Sarge” for his leadership abilities, from the Atlanta Braves for journeyman pitcher Bob Walk and immediately signed him to a five-year extension and it was on from there.
Matthews was a color commentator for the Phillies for years after he retired from MLB. He and son Junior| are one of seven father/son combinations in Cubs history.
Second generation MLBbro Gary Matthews Jr. shares an exclusive, untold story about one of the precarious situations he found himself in during his12-year MLB career (1999-2010). The outfielder hit 108 homers and carried the same name as his Dad, Gary Matthews Sr., a perennial All-Star performer in the 70s and 80s.
Gary Matthews Jr. followed in the footsteps of his Dad, Gary Matthews Sr. and carved out a productive, 12-year MLB career. The Black Knight is a 2006 MLB All-Star who once hit for the cycle.
In this segment of “Black In The Day,” Gary Jr. tells a story about how one of his 108 career homers cost his former teammates a hefty bag.
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