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Max Carey
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(b. January 11, 1890 - d. May 30, 1976)
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| A tremendous defensive center fielder, primarily with Pittsburgh,
Max Carey took advantage of his speed and instincts to swipe 738
bases. In 1925, despite two broken ribs, "Scoops" batted .458 in
the World Series as the Pirates defeated Washington. In game seven,
his four hits and three runs scored beat the great Walter Johnson.
Carey scored 1,545 runs and had 2,665 base hits in his 20-year career. |
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Inducted in 1961
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1912 T207 Recruit
Little Cigars Max Carey PSA 5 EX
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| Card Details Below: |
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| Year(s): |
1912 |
| ACC Set Designation: |
T207 |
| Set Name: |
Recruit Little Cigars |
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United States |
| Description: |
These 1-7/16" X 2-5/8" cards take their name from the background color framing the player drawings. The card backs have the player's full name, a baseball biography and an add for one of several brands of cigarettes. Shown above is a Max Carey issued by Recruit Little Cigars out of Factory No 240, PA. |
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