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🧾 1929 Max Carey Type I Original News Service Photograph – PSA Authenticated
Original 6\" x 8.5\" Type I photograph of Hall of Famer Max Carey (born Maximilian George Carnarius), issued by International News Photos and authenticated by PSA/DNA with a full Letter of Authenticity.
Taken during spring training on March 8, 1929, in Clearwater, Florida, this dynamic image captures the veteran leadoff star and base-stealing legend showing off his bunting technique in a crisp Brooklyn Robins uniform. At this point in his career, Carey had assumed dual roles as outfielder and coach—a transition reflected in the original press caption.
A fresh-to-market piece of baseball history, the photo features bold period stamping from International News Photos and includes the original affixed paper caption, still present on the reverse.
🧠 On the Player – Max Carey (1890–1976):
A pioneer in the art of base stealing, Max Carey led the National League in stolen bases ten times and retired with 738 career steals, a record that held for nearly 50 years until Lou Brock broke it in 1974.
Carey starred for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1910 to 1926 and helped lead them to a World Series championship in 1925, where he batted .458. He later joined the Brooklyn Robins, finishing his playing career while also serving as a coach—an unusual dual role during the period.
With 2,665 hits, 1,545 runs, and a career .285 average, Carey was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1961. He was also an innovator off the field—his mother sewed sliding pads into his early uniforms, a concept he later patented, and he co-developed a liniment product for players called Minute-Rub.
🖼️ On the Photograph:
This striking first-generation image, certified by PSA as a Type I photograph, shows Carey mid-action, leaning into a bunt with sharp focus and body control. His striped Brooklyn uniform, clean batting stance, and surrounding players create a visually appealing composition.
The back includes the original International News Photo stamp and an affixed typed press caption, dated 3-8-29, identifying Carey as both outfielder and coach of the Dodgers.
🔏 Authentication:
PSA/DNA Certified Type I Photograph
Certification Number: 1P18537
Full Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included and shown in listing
📌 Condition Notes:
Very Good to Excellent overall. The image surface is clean with excellent contrast and no major creases, abrasions, or surface flaws. There is a small chip at the lower left corner and mild waviness along the left white border, which does not affect the image itself. The caption remains clean, clear, and fully affixed to the reverse.
📦 Shipping:
Photograph will be securely shipped flat in a rigid archival-grade sleeve. Packaged with care to preserve condition and authenticity.
