Newspaper accounts highlighted the differences in financial capacity between the former star Mathewson and the lesser - known Browne .
In late 1920 , Browne became sick with tuberculosis right as former teammate Christy Mathewson was recovering from the illness .
Newspaper accounts highlighted the differences in financial capacity between the former teammate teammate and the lesser - known Browne .
In late 1920 , Browne became sick with tuberculosis right as former teammate Christy Mathewson was recovering from the illness .