Title:
Carl Mays Signed Postcard — PSA/DNA Certified Authentic Autograph

Description:
Offered here is a signed postal card from pitcher Carl Mays, featuring his full signature, “Carl W. Mays”, in blue ink on the message side of a vintage 2-cent United States postal card. The autograph is clean and well-preserved, showing only minor signs of handling and toning consistent with age. The card is addressed on the reverse to a C. Daniel Rowe of Syracuse, NY, and includes the original printed postal indicia. Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, the card is housed in a tamper-evident slab labeled “AUTHENTIC – CARL MAYS – POSTCARD – AUTO” with certification number 65049280.

Historical Context:
Carl Mays (1891–1971) was a prominent Major League Baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1915 to 1929, including stints with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. He is best known—controversially—as the pitcher who threw the pitch that tragically struck and killed Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman in 1920, the only fatal on-field incident in MLB history. Despite this, Mays was a highly effective and durable pitcher, amassing over 200 career wins and multiple 20-win seasons. Items signed by Mays remain historically significant and are highly sought after due to both his success on the mound and his connection to one of the most somber chapters in baseball history.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
Encapsulated and certified authentic by PSA/DNA

• Certification Number: 65049280

• Label: “AUTHENTIC – CARL MAYS – POSTCARD – AUTO”

• Professionally slabbed in PSA’s tamper-evident holder

• Reverse includes original recipient address and vintage 2¢ postal indicia

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
This signed postal card offers a rare and compelling opportunity to own an authentic piece of baseball history tied to a pivotal and deeply human moment in the sport’s past. Carl Mays’ signature, certified by PSA/DNA and preserved on original period postal stationery, is a meaningful addition for collectors of early 20th-century baseball or those interested in historically significant players.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.