17. Christy Matthewson
- Name: Christopher Matthewson
- Nicknames: Matty, Big Six
- Sport: Baseball
- Born: August 12, 1880
- Position: Pitcher
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 6'1.5"
- Weight: 195 lbs.
- Debut: July 17, 1900
- Died: October 7, 1925
- Teams: New York Giants (1900-1916), Cincinnati Reds (1916)