A return to form by Mathewson would have solved a lot of problems .
The future Hall of Famer was on the downside of Mathewson 's career , coming off a season in 1915 in Mathewson he 'd won only eight games .
A return to form by Mathewson would have solved a lot of problems , but the future Hall of Famer was on the downside of his career , coming off a season in 1915 in which he 'd won only eight games .