Gary Carter

Silverman: Reggie Jackson — Mr. October, Mr. Controversy

Reggie Jackson finds himself in the middle of a controversy for speaking his mind. That was a position that he often found himself throughout his career.

2012/07/08

Mookie Wilson (credit: Rick Stewart/Getty Images), Rickey Henderson (credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Sweeny: A Look Back: Baseball In New York On July 1, 1987

On July 1, 1987, 24-hour sports talk radio was born, and boy did baseball look different.

2012/06/28

Wright, Piazza Headline Mets All-Time Team; Davey Over Gil?

Flushing has hosted its fair share of stars, so it should come as no surprise that SNY’s all-time team has inspired some debate among Mets fans.

2012/06/18

Andres Torres #56 and Jason Bay #44 of the New York Mets celebrate after Torres scored on an RBI single hit by David Wright #5 in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves during their Opening Day Game at Citi Field. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Santana Goes 5 Strong Innings, Wright Delivers As Mets Edge Braves 1-0

A little less zip on the fastball. Still has that baffling changeup. Throw in a slider, plus all his pitching savvy, and it seems Johan Santana has more than enough to win.

WFAN–2012/04/05

Mets Honor Gary Carter With Opening Day Tribute, No. 8 Jerseys

As planned, the Mets honored the memory of Gary Carter with a pregame ceremony on Opening Day. They also had a surprise in store.

2012/04/05

Schwei: Taking A Look At 50 Years Of Mets Openers

Opening Day will be the sixth in Mets history to be played on a Thursday. The Amazin’s are 5 and 0 all-time on Thursday openers, their best mark on any day of the week.

2012/04/05

Gary Carter (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Mets To Honor Gary Carter On Opening Day; Family Gets Ceremonial First Pitch

“We are thrilled that the Carters will be with us,” Jeff Wilpon said in a statement. “Mets fans will have the chance to pay their respects and remember all of his accomplishments.”

2012/03/27

Somers’ Monologue: Super Bowl + Linsanity = One Hot February

This time around, February leaves us as a month closer to July, with it’s sizzle and sparks and fireworks.

WFAN–2012/03/01

Montreal Considers Ways To Honor Gary Carter

The city of Montreal is asking people for ideas on how the late baseball great Gary Carter should be remembered.

2012/02/27

Ruben Tejada (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Coleman: Mets’ Tejada Touches Down In St. Lucie

Yes, Ruben Tejada did finally make it to Mets camp on Sunday — not officially late, but not Tom Coughlin early either.

WFAN–2012/02/27

Mets Will Wear Patch To Honor Carter

The Mets said Sunday that they will wear the symbol for all games this year, starting in spring training. The patch will feature a black home plate with Carter’s jersey number 8 in white

WFAN–2012/02/26

Coleman: A Fitting Tribute To The Kid

The memorial tribute to the late Mets catcher Gary Carter was a wonderful testament that celebrated the life of a terrific father and husband, a great athlete, and a quintessential leader both on and off the field of play.

2012/02/25

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

Coutinho: The Legacy Of Gary Carter

In south Florida on Friday night a poignant and emotional memorial service was held for Hall Of Famer Gary Carter. Clearly, this was a man who immersed himself into living life to the fullest and proved it every single day of his life.

2012/02/24

Lenny Dykstra (credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images), Gary Carter (credit: Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Judge Grants Lenny Dykstra’s Request To Attend Gary Carter Memorial

After asking a judge to let him attend, Dykstra was granted permission to cross state lines for the service at Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

WFAN–2012/02/24

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