Gary Carter ✝

Nicknamed "The Kid" for his youthful exuberance, Carter was named an All-Star 11 times, and was a member of the 1986 World Champion Mets.\n', ' Known throughout his career for his hitting and his excellent defense behind the plate, Carter made a major contribution to the Mets\' World Series championship in 1986, including a 12th-inning single against the Houston Astros which won Game 5 of the NLCS and a 10th-inning single against the Boston Red Sox to start the fabled comeback rally in Game 6 of the World Series. He is one of only four people ever to be named captain of the Mets, and he had his number retired by the Expos.\n', ' After retiring from baseball, Carter coached baseball at the college and minor-league level. \n', '