Lest we forget: Gary Carter (UPDATED)

February 16, 2012

Carter lost his battle to cancer today at the age of 57. Here’s the NY Times obituary, by Richard Goldstein.

Carter may have meant more to the fans of the Montreal Expos — where he played for 10 years — than the New York Mets. Here’s the Gazette‘s story, by Ian MacDonald.

More on Carter:

The tributes are pouring in, from newspapers, magazines, and on TV sports programs. I’m sure the MLB Network will air a full documentary very shortly, with interviews from teammates, managers, etc. All will say the same thing: That Carter  was a winner, a good guy, and a leader.

How cool was it that his last at bat came where he started: in Montreal. Even cooler, he drove in the only run in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs.

 

It’s all the more depressing to see these players go who are your own age.

 

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