Gary Carter

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

Catcher Gary Carter #8 of the New York Mets tags out Jim Rice #14 of the Boston Red Sox during game 7 of the 1986 World Series at Shea Stadium on October 27, 1986 in Flushing, New York. The Mets won the series 4-3. (Photo by T.G. Higgins/Getty Images)

Keidel: Gary Carter Touches Home Plate

It was altogether fitting that Gary Carter was fitted for a mask, as he never sought the camera or the credit, all of his deeds far more muted while he doubled as catcher, captain, and pitching psychologist for an eclectic pitching staff.

2012/02/16

Coutinho: “The Kid” Will Remain In Our Hearts Forever

The back of Gary Carter’s baseball card speaks for itself. But what I will remember about him the most is Gary Carter–the man and the way he lived his life. He was a great teammate and one of the leaders on that championship team

2012/02/16

Battling Cancer, Mets Great Gary Carter Attends Opener In Palm Beach

Even as he battles an aggressive form of brain cancer, Hall of Famer Gary Carter wouldn’t miss opening day for the college baseball team he coaches.

WFAN–2012/02/03

Ojeda: Gary Carter Continues To Fight, But Update ‘Obviously Not Good’

According to former Mets teammate Bobby Ojeda, Carter’s battle with cancer has become more and more of a struggle.

WFAN–2012/01/25

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

B&C Morning Show: Doc Gooden ‘The Giants Fan’ Calls In

After the spot with Al Leiter went so well on Wednesday, Al Dukes booked Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden to join the program.

WFAN–2012/01/20

Gary Carter’s Health Takes Turn For Worse

The Hall of Fame catcher, diagnosed last May with a malignant brain tumor, received results of his latest MRI exam Thursday, according to the online journal of his daughter, Kimmy Bloomers.

2012/01/19

Sandy Alderson (credit: Chris Trotman/Getty Images), Santa Claus (credit: JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Coutinho: Mets’ Christmas Wish List

With Christmas right around the corner, here’s a list of gift ideas Rich Coutinho sent to Santa for the Mets and their fans.

WFAN–2011/12/23

Coutinho: 25 Years Ago Today, Mets Owned The Baseball World

On this date, October 27, 1986, the Mets were tops. They owned the city like no team ever had in the history of New York sports.

WFAN–2011/10/27

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

Coutinho: Gary Carter, Ex-Mets Star, Needs Our Thoughts And Prayers

Gary Carter needs our thoughts and prayers now more than ever — and not because he’s a baseball player or a former Mets star or a Hall of Famer. He needs our support because a man of his character has so much left to give and so many more people to inspire.

WFAN–2011/06/15

Hey Mets, It’s High Time You Do Something Amazin’ And Retire #8

Because Mets ownership has, for whatever reason, opted to put off retiring the numbers of Dwight Gooden, Keith Hernandez and Darryl Strawberry, it has made the issue of whether to retire Gary Carter’s No. 8 more of a debate than it should be.

WFAN–2011/06/06

Liguori: Thoughts Are With Ex-Mets Star, Good Guy Gary Carter

The news that Gary Carter is battling Glioblastoma, a form of cancer that affects the brain and central nervous system, is crushing. It immediately makes you wonder why such horrible things happen to such good people?

WFAN–2011/06/03

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