Gary Carter, Hall of Fame catcher, dies of brain cancer at 57

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Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter dies
Gary Carter, Hall of Fame catcher, dies of brain cancer at 57
By Mike Dodd, USA TODAYUpdated 11m ago Comments Reprints & Permissions
Even as the world watched the Grade 4 brain cancer wither his body, Gary Carter was still, and is always, Kid. It is a testament to Carter's passion for the game, and for life, that the nickname that at times was applied derisively by crusty veterans ended up on his Hall of Fame plaque.


By Stephen Dunn, Getty Images
Gary Carter played 10-plus seasons with the Expos before being traded to the Mets, and retired in 1992.
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Gary Carter played 10-plus seasons with the Expos before being traded to the Mets, and retired in 1992.
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[pezz97]

 

[pope of vegas]

Just like Tug....  Thanks for the memories GC,,    R.I.P. 

[chicagojazz]

R.I.P. Gary 

[Hugh Jass]

Just like Tug....  Thanks for the memories GC,,    R.I.P.