Brain Cancer

Family, Friends And Fans Remember Gary ‘The Kid’ Carter At Memorial

More than 1,000 former teammates, family members and friends of Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter paid tribute to him Friday.

2012/02/24

Former Mets Catcher Gary Carter Dead At 57

Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter, whose single for the New York Mets in the 1986 World Series touched off one of the most improbable rallies in baseball, died Thursday. He was 57.

2012/02/16

Keidel: Time To Salute ‘The Kid’ Gary Carter

At 57, Carter is far too young to be forever benched. Even as adults, we still need heroes.

WFAN–2012/01/20

Gary Carter (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Gary Carter’s Tumors Are ‘80 Percent Better,’ Reports Daughter Of Ex-Mets Star

Gary Carter, the former Mets fan favorite and Hall of Famer, has been battling inoperable brain cancer with chemotherapy and radiation since his diagnosis in May. Now, according to his daughter, Carter’s tumors are “80 percent better.”

WFAN–2011/08/03

Hall Of Famer Bert Blyleven Tells Ex-Mets Star Gary Carter To ‘Keep Battling’

Bert Blyleven had a heartfelt message on Sunday for ex-1986 Mets star Gary Carter, who’s currently battling brain cancer. “I know Gary is watching. Gary, keep battling the way that you always have and you’ll fight this thing,” said Blyleven.

WFAN–2011/07/25

Former NYC Police Captain, 9/11 Responder Barry Galfano Dies

Retired New York City police captain Barry Galfano has died just days after releasing an emotional video about his time at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks. Galfano died Sunday after having fought brain, lung and liver cancer. He was 57.

2011/06/27