Gary Carter: Hall of Fame Catcher for the 1986 Mets Dies at 57

Gary Carter was an American baseball catcher. Born on April 8, 1954, in Culver City, California, he was drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1972.

Known as The Kid, he was an 11-time All-Star and won five Gold Gloves. He was a key part of the 1986 New York Mets team that won the World Series. He hit 324 home runs and entered the Hall of Fame in 2003.

He was diagnosed with brain tumors in May 2011. Carter died in West Palm Beach, Florida, on February 16, 2012, at age 57.

Achievements: Hall of Fame (2003), 1986 World Series champion.

Birth: April 8, 1954 - Culver City, California.

Profession: Baseball player.

Interesting Facts: He was nicknamed The Kid.