Gary Carter, 1954 - 2012
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New York teammates Keith Hernandez, left, and Gary Carter are happy-looking ballplayers as they leave the field at Shea Stadium after the Mets clinched the 1988
New York’s Gary Carter is lifted in the air by relief pitcher Jesse Orosco after the Mets defeated the visiting Boston Red Sox, 8-5, in Game 7 of the 1986 World Series. It was the Mets’ second world championship. (Paul Benoit / Associated Press)
New York’s Gary Carter drives a double to center field during a home game against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1989. (Ed Bailey / Associated Press)
Gary Carter holds his plaque at his 2003 induction into the
Manager Gary Carter of the U.S. team looks on during the