Max Carey

Max George Carey (January 11, 1890 - May 30, 1976) was a Major League Baseball player. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. During his 20 year career, he led the league in stolen bases ten times and finished with a 738 swipes, the 9th highest career total to date.

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January 11 - 1890 - May 30 - 1976 - Major League Baseball - Stolen base

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Carey played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from his arrival in the league in 1910 until 1926, winning a World Series championship in 1925. He was known as a skilled fielder and excellent base stealer. He regularly stole 40 of more bases and maintained a favourable steal percentage; in 1922 he stole 51 bases and was only caught twice.

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Pittsburgh Pirates - 1910 - 1926 - World Series - 1925 - Fielder - 1922

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Carey played his final three and a half years with the Brooklyn Robins. He retired in 1929.

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Brooklyn Robins - 1929

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Carey was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1961.

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Baseball Hall of Fame - 1961

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He was a switch-hitter.

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