Carl Mays, born on November 12, 1891, in Liberty, Kentucky, was a prominent figure in the annals of baseball history, known primarily for his pitching prowess and for an unfortunate incident that marred his career. Raised in rural Kentucky, and Oklahoma after his father died when he was 12, Mays developed a passion for baseball, and quit high school before graduating to play on semi-pro teams.Mays' began his professional career in the minor leagues with Boise in the Class D Western Tri-State League in 1912, where his exceptional talent on the mound quickly caught the attention of scouts. In 1915, he made his major league debut with the Boston Red Sox, marking the beginning of what would become  Read More