"Gary · Carter became one of the most notable driving passions behind the game, all elite catchers, baseball commissioner Selig said: "in a statement. New York - Gary Carter's nickname "The Kid" had good reason. As Mr. Carter crossed home plate, he clapped his hands and pointed to Wilson on the deck, then applauded again. A moment later, Bill Buckner's error allowed for an astonishing 6-5 victory over the Knights. Mr. Carter rushed to the dugout to join the celebration that was already underway at home plate, wearing the catcher's gear. Mr. Carter, twice an All-Star MVP, remains the only player to have two home runs in both All-Star games and World Series games, setting the NL record for catching games. Even his Hall of Fame plaque in Cooperstown shows him with a toothy grin - The Kid forever. His smile, lively personality, and desire to excel were evident on the field as everyone watched the joy on his face and what it represented. Overall, Mr. Carter hit 324 home runs and had 1,225 RBIs with a .262 batting average. Despite nine knee surgeries, he set a Major League record for putouts by a catcher, proving his durability. Mr. Carter was known for his effervescent personality as much as for his talent. He earned his nickname as a teenager eager during his first Major League camp, and it stuck throughout the rest of his career—beyond just a label. Star catcher, who in the 1986 World Series single-handedly triggered one of the most unlikely rallies in baseball history for the New York Mets, passed away Thursday. He was 57. Besides his daughter, a softball coach at Atlantic Palm Beach, Mr. Carter, who lived in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is survived by his wife, Sandy, his son DJ (James · Douglas), another daughter, Christi, and three grandchildren. [Ming You Jing Chun Optimization Room QQ contact 4 6 6 4 0 1 6 0 4 7 5 9 5 4 2 5 4 1 0 product keywords guaranteed 4 on Baidu's front page eight thousand a year, website included!] Mr. Carter was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor last May, two weeks after his second season as a coach at Atlantic Palm Beach University ended. The Mets' spokesman Jay · Horwitz said Mr. Carter passed away peacefully in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Carter was also recognized for his contributions off the field when he received the Roberto · Clemente Award. He was elected to the Hall of Fame on his sixth attempt in 2003. Especially, he was remembered for his biggest moments in his career. The powerful Mets were down to their last chance in the 1986 series when Mr. Carter stepped up with two outs. With no one on base, New York trailed Boston 5-3 in the bottom of the 10th inning of Game 6. "Gary was one of the happiest players in the world every day," Met teammate Mookie Wilson once said. Mr. Carter played for the Mets, Montreal Expos, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Dodgers for nearly two decades. He led the Expos to their only playoff appearance and was the first player to wear an Expo cap in Cooperstown. "A vigorous field general known for clutch hits over 19 seasons of rock-solid defense with a signature smile," read his Hall plaque. "His nickname 'The Kid' captured how Gary approached life," the Mets said in a statement. "He did everything with full enthusiasm and zest, both on and off the field... He was a Hall of Famer in everything he did, and his smile was contagious." Mr. Carter was an 11-time All-Star selection and a three-time Gold Glove winner. His single in the bottom of the 10th inning in Game 6 of the 1986 series helped load the bases for the Mets against the Boston Red Sox, who they eventually defeated. The rally overshadowed the fact that Mr. Carter had tied the game with a sacrifice fly in the eighth. Then in Game 7, Mr. Carter drove in the tying run in the sixth inning, leading the Mets to win their most recent championship. With flowers, a torch, his helmet, and a rigid, upright batting stance beneath his blond locks, Mr. Carter was immediately recognizable. Mr. Carter said he had only one thought in mind: "I won't make the final out of the World Series," wrote Mr. Carter's daughter Jimmy Bloemers on the family website: "I am deeply saddened to inform you all that my precious dad went to be with Jesus at 4:10 this afternoon. This is by far the hardest thing I've ever had to write in my entire life, but I wanted you all to know." His words brought a clean single off Red Sox pitcher Calvin Schiraldi to left field. Kevin · Mitchell followed with a single, and Ray Knight singled to drive in Mr. Carter, who bounded from second base. Mr. Carter retired from baseball after playing his last game in 1992. 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