Carl Mays

Baseball Player

Birthday November 12, 1891

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Kentucky

DEATH DATE Apr 4, 1971 (79)

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About

Four-time World Series champion who won 20 or more games during 5 seasons across his career.

Before Fame

He was raised in a very religious home and refused to pitch on Sundays.

Trivia

He threw the first pitch that ever killed a batter in 1920.

Family Life

His surrogate aunt and uncle, Genevieve and Pierce, served as his support group during his childhood.

Associated With

He had a long-standing feud during his career with Hall of Fame outfielder Ty Cobb.