He wore his heart on his sleeve every inning he played. For a catcher to play with that intensity in every game is special. Former Expos pitcher Steve Rogers, who is now a players union special assistant, played with Carter in Montreal.
He made everyone else around him better, and he made me a better pitcher. Carter told Sport magazine that a turning point in his life was the death of his mother when he was Inge Carter suffered from leukemia and died when she was I really feel everything good I did on a field was for my mother.
Carter excelled on many athletic fields, collecting 11 varsity letters at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton and earning more than college scholarship offers in baseball, football and basketball.
Carter reached the big leagues two years later. In 10 years with the Expos, the 6-foot-2, pounder with the dimpled chin, curly brown hair and ever-present smile hit.
But in the bottom of the 10th inning, Carter hit a home run that won the game and drew a standing ovation plus chants of "Gary! It wasn't the only time he bounced back from a rugged start. He was a pitcher and shortstop in Little League and switched to catching in high school after a scout suggested it was the fastest path to the big leagues, turning down a chance to play football at UCLA.
Carter stayed in baseball after his playing days ended. He became a broadcaster for the Florida Marlins, coached and managed for the Mets in the minors, managed two independent minor league teams and coached in college. The only hint of negative publicity Carter drew came a few years ago when he appeared to be campaigning for the Mets' managing job though it was already filled. Carter, however, always had a winning touch. At the ballpark or away, he greeted fans with a hearty handshake -- many marveling at how his big right hand had swallowed up theirs.
After his diagnosis, the Mets began playing a highlight reel of Carter's accomplishments on the video board during games at Citi Field and posted this message: "Our thoughts are with you Gary. From your millions of fans and the New York Mets. Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt said Carter continued to inspire him in later years.
In a column for The Associated Press, the former Phillies star recalled the pure elation that enveloped Carter when he was voted into Cooperstown. The joy it brought him, his family, and friends, especially me, was so real and pleasantly genuine, I ate it up and still do," Schmidt wrote.
He will wear his emotion, from this election, on his sleeve the rest of his life," he wrote. Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Hall of Fame catcher Carter dies at age New York Mets. Atlanta Braves.
Carter closed out a remarkable life spent leaving his unforgettable imprint on those he interacted with as a world class athlete, respected coach, kind-hearted humanitarian, as well as being a loving husband, father and grandfather. Known for his incredible enthusiasm and unyielding faith in Christ, Carter went to be with the Lord on February 16, following a nearly nine-month battle with brain cancer.
He was 57 years old. A Palm Beach County resident since , Carter returned home in October, to take the reins of a struggling PBA baseball team where he quickly helped turn the program into a winner.
Winners of just seven regular season games the year before his arrival, Carter coached the Sailfish to 17 wins in his first season followed by 27 wins in his second campaign on the PBA bench in View a sample email. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. Sign Up For Free. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Choice is:. Powered by. Postseason Batting Postseason Game Log.
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