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Get Well Gary Carter

By Aaron Goldstein on 6.1.11 @ 12:52PM

Baseball Hall of Famer Gary Carter has several malignant brain tumors which have been deemed inoperable. Carter is expected to undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Although perhaps best remembered as a member of the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets, Carter spent the bulk of his 19-year big league career with the Montreal Expos where he supplanted Johnny Bench as the premier catcher in the National League. During his career, Carter was part of eleven NL All-Star Teams, won three Gold Gloves and five Silver Sluggers. He was inducted into Cooperstown in 2003.

Carter was one of the most intense competitors I've ever seen play on a baseball field. We can only hope he will tag out cancer at home plate.

Here's a 7 Up commercial he did with his daughter while he was still an Expo in the early 1980's. This takes me back. Get well Gary.

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I Survived Arlen Specter| 6.1.11 @ 1:42PM

He's on the prayer list Aaron. Gary Carter is a class act & a real nice guy. I wrote to him as a kid to request an autograph from him. He not only obliged the autograph request, he also wrote me a letter & explained The Gospel of Jesus Christ to me in a tract he had made to give to fans. I was born into a church going family, but Gary Carter was the first adult to explain to me who Jesus was clearly & what He did for me. I still have that letter & I thank Gary Carter for sharing his faith with me. You can take comfort in knowing God is with Gary Carter throughout this trial in his life.

JP| 6.1.11 @ 3:16PM

Gary Carter was one of the few adults on the 84-86 Mets who didn't spend thier money on blow and hookers. One of the best catchers ever to play the game. Get well...

Don Sweet| 6.2.11 @ 9:39AM

God bless you Gary and your lovely family through these difficult times. I enjoyed our friendship in Kirkland Quebec as much as your courageous efforts as a Montreal Expo. You are truly one of life's Hall of Famers. You have touched the lives of many many people outside of baseball as well. Love you always and thanks for so many good memories.
Don

ernie smith| 6.8.11 @ 11:54PM

Gary,
I am sending this comment on behalf of the Smith family. We had written to you a few years back to let you know that our son carter was named after you. You replied with an awesome set of pics and autographed from one carter to another. We will always cherish that and Carter especially feels warmed by your reply. We wish you all the best and hope for good outcomes. Stay optimistic, as we know that you are and we will keep you and your family in our prayers. A true and loyal fan since 1975..of not just the best catcher of all-time but also the greates MLB player and a true gentleman that the league and spectators have ever seen..Ernie Smith Jr. & family... The Great #8