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Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 2003, Player -
387 votes on 496 ballots - 78.02%Born: April 8, 1954, in
Culver City, California
ML Debut: 9/16/1974
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 8
Played For: Montreal Expos (1974-1984, 1992), New York
Mets (1985-1989), San Francisco Giants (1990), Los Angeles Dodgers
(1991)
Post-Season: 1981 NLDS, 1981 NLCS, 1986 NLCS, 1986 World
Series, 1988 NLCS
Awards: All-Star (11): 1975, 1979-1988; All-Star Game MVP in
1981, 1984; Gold Glove (3): 1980-1982
Bio
A rugged receiver and enthusiastic on-field general, Gary Carter
excelled at one of baseball’s most demanding positions, as both as
offensive and defensive force. A three-time Gold Glove Award winner,
Carter belted 324 home runs in his 19-season major league career.
“Kid” showed a knack for the big-time, twice earning All-Star Game
MVP awards in his 11 selections. His clutch 10th-inning single in
Game Six of the 1986 World Series sparked a dramatic Mets’ comeback
victory, ultimately leading to a World Series title.
Quote
"He was a human backstop back there. Early, before his knees went
bad, you couldn't steal on him in Montreal. When he wasn't able to
throw because of his knees, that never affected his performance. He
was running on and off the field after three outs. This guy played
in some pain and it was hustle, hustle, hustle."
— teammate Keith Hernandez
Did You Know... that Gary Carter was the seven-year-old
national champion of the "Punt, Pass, and Kick Contest" in 1961, the
first year the youth football event was staged? |