Rest in peace, Gary Carter. This remembrance from the Montreal Gazette is a must-read. And this Hardball Times piece on Carter's career highlights is also worth your time.
Above, video of his last career hit from September 27, 1992. Riveting.
Below, Davey Johnson's statement on the passing of the Hall of Famer, via the Washington Nationals:
"Today, the world of baseball lost a Hall-of-Famer and I have lost a treasured friend. Anyone lucky enough to have been part of Gary Carter's world will agree...nobody loved life in a bigger way than Gary. He seized every opportunity to savor what mattered most to him: his close-knit, loving family; meaningful, enduring friendships; an unbridled passion for baseball; and the fulfillment he felt from making a difference in his community. Gary's brave battle has ended, but his from-the-gut laughter will be heard and his vitality and spirit will be felt forever. I loved him very much, and I know he is finally at peace."
Rest in peace.
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Davey Johnson's statement is awesome.
Posted by: Go Nats! | February 16, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Surreal seeing that ball sail over Cub Andre Dawson's head. Sad that baseball had to leave Montreal to come to DC and I'm glad that we chose to remember Carter while he was alive to appreciate it.
Posted by: souldrummer | February 17, 2012 at 12:21 AM