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In this 1910 file photo, New York Giants star pitcher Christy Mathewson, who won 373 games during his career which spanned 17 years, from 1900 to 1916. poses with a baseball. The New York Giants in 1916 were an extremely streaky team. They offset a 2-13 start with 17 consecutive wins on the road, then later set a major league record with 26 straight wins during a 31-game homestand at the Polo Grounds. (AP Photo/File)
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