Gary Carter, RIP

[everReady Rob]

Heard last night Gary Carter died of brain cancer after learning of the disease last May. Heck of a ballplayer for 19 years and making the Hall of Fame a couple of years ago. As good as he was on the ball field, I understand he was a better husband, father and gentleman.

RIP

 

[Duke426]

Yes, Carter was a fine ball player and by all accounts, a fine man. One of the few sports figures worthy of being called a role model.

 

[pawncop]

He was one of the good guys. May he rest in peace.

 

[ladder13]

RIP "kid"

 

[CQB27]

An Icon of my youth. RIP "Kid"

 

[rbmac52]

Gary and I went to the same high school (Sunny Hills in Fullerton, CA); he the class of 1972, me the class of 1970. Just a terrific three sport athlete (football, basketball, and baseball), as was his brother, Gordon. Always tragic when someone passes on at such a young age.

 

[labworm]

A player that had class, character and ability, which has slowly disappeared in today's world. May he RIP.

Red Sox Nation and Met fans will always remember Gary.

 

[thndrchiken]

A true gentlemen on all counts, RIP.

 

[fiasconva]

One of his peers called him a bigger and faster version of Pete Rose when he was playing. That's quite a compliment from guys who played the game with him. RIP Gary.

 

[24spenser]

Class Act.

 

[Gun-runner]

Great guy. RIP and my prayers and wishes are with his family. As for cancer: I wish cancer would get cancer and die.......

 

[redlevel]

Darryl Strawberry probably wrote Carter's epitaph:

"I wish I could have lived my life like him."

 

[rcnixon]

The Kid always had a big grin on his face and he meant it. He was a heck of a catcher (the most difficult position to play) and by all accounts, a good man as well. He wasn't a big hitter but he did make one big single in the sixth game of the '86 Series. He was the first player inducted into the Hall of Fame wearing a Montreal Expo's cap.

His death has oddly affected me. I am usually immune to the tribulations of the famous but I am truly saddened by his death. I pray for his family to have strength during this time of mourning.

Rest in peace Kid.

Russ

 

[chud333]

One of the "Good Guys", he always cared about winning, and his team.
Was'nt about self glorification or standing out to him. Truly was a class
gentleman.


chuck