Images: Gary Carter, 1954-2012
In this July 9, 2006, file photo, Hall of Famer New York Mets catcher Gary Carter is greeted after hitting a three-run homer during the All Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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In this Oct. 27, 1986, file photo, New York Mets Gary Carter is lifted in the air by relief pitcher Jese Orosco following the Met 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 7 of baseballs World Series at New Yorks Shea Stadium.
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DAILY HERALD 2003 FILE PHOTOCubs Manager Dusty Baker and Montreal Expo great Gary Carter, Honorary co-captain of the National League All-Stars, share a laugh before the start of the All-Star game at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.
Dave Parker, Gary Carter, and George Foster are introduced during the Andre Dawson and Friends Celebrity Softball Game at Alexian Field in Schaumburg.
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In tis Oct. 14, 1986, file photo, New York Mets Gary Carter celebrates his 12th inning game-winning hit against the Houston Astros in Game 5 of baseballs National League Championship Series in New York.
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New York Mets catcher Gary Carter during batting action, 1988.
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In this Sept. 23, 1988, file photo, New York Mets Keith Hernandez, left, and Gary Carter are happy-looking ball players as they come off the field at Shea Stadium in New York after clinching the National League East title. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died.
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Montreal Expos Gary Carter has a laugh as the Philadelphia Phillies mascot, the Phanatic, playfully gives him a hug between innings of the game played Monday, Sept. 8, 1981 in Philadelphia.
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Manny Trillo of the Philadelphia Phillies, left, greets Montreal Expos Gary Carter after Carter belted his second consecutive home run in Sundays All Star game on Sunday, August 9, 1981 in Cleveland. The homer which ties an All Star game record came off of New York Yankees Ron Davis in the seventh inning.
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National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Gary Carter, left, and Eddie Murray, right, pose with their plaques during induction ceremonies Sunday, July 27, 2003, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Carter played in a 19-year Major League career with the Expos Mets, Giants and Dodgers. Murray played 21 seasons with the Orioles, Dodgers, Mets, Indians and Angels.
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In this Oct. 25, 1986 file photo, Boston Red Soxs Jim Rice is tagged out at the plate by New York Mets catcher Gary Carter during seventh inning action in Game 6 of baseballs World Series at New Yorks Shea Stadium. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died.
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New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden, left, poses with catcher Gary Carter during a workout at Shea Stadium in New York, Monday, April 8, 1985. The pair will team up on the standing lineup for the season opener on Tuesday at Shea Stadium. Carter was traded in the off season to the Mets from Montreal.
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Montreal Expos catcher Gary Carter winks at the cheering crowd and gives them the clenched first salute as he leaves the field after the Expos defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the National League East Division playoffs, Thursday, Oct. 9, 1981, Montreal, Canada. Carters third inning two-run homer proved to be the game winner.
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Hall of Fame catcher and Palm Beach Atlantic University coach Gary Carter, left, takes his granddaughter, Alyse Bloemers, from his daughter, right, PBAU head softball coach Kimmy Bloemers, before PBAUs baseball home opener on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
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National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Gary Carter, center, is double teamed by fellow inductee Eddie Murray, right, and Ford C. Frick Award recipient Bob Uecker, during induction ceremonies Sunday, July 27, 2003, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Carter played in a 19-year Major League career with the Expos Mets, Giants and Dodgers. Murray played 21 seasons with the Orioles, Dodgers, Mets, Indians and Angels.
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Phillies Pitcher Steve Carlton leans over to tag Montreal Expos Gary Carter after Carter became involved in a between first and second base rundown in final game of a division playoff, Sunday, Oct. 11, 1981, Philadelphia, Pa. Carter reached base on single to left field, but was out on the second-inning rundown play.
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Darryl Strawberry, left, gets a champagne shampoo from Gary Carter after the New York Mets clinched the National League East title at Shea Stadium in New York on Sept. 22, 1988. The Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1.
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