Gary Carter

Biography

Gary Edmund Carter was a professional baseball catcher who spent 19 years with the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. Nicknamed "the Kid," he was an All-Star 11 times and led the Mets to a 1986 World Series championship. Carter is also remembered for clutch hits, including a game-winning single in Game 5 of the NLCS, and for his ability to handle pitchers and on-field leadership.