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Carter’s Harley on Auction for Charity

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Paul Festa

Gary Carter’s Harley is to be put up for auction to benefit the Autism Project of Palm Beach County.  Here are the details: The Harley Davidson motorcycle owned by the Mets late, great Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter will go on the … Continue reading →

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26 Years Ago Today…

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Paul Festa

  When it comes to the Mets, I’m not usually one to dwell on the past.  Especially the 1986 season.  The fact that it’s been so long since the Mets’ last championship is becoming less of a fond memory, and … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Queen City Edition

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

Tonight, the Mets open a series in Cincinnati against the Red Legs and their mustachioed Mr. Met clone mascot.  The Reds quietly own the second-best record in baseball (behind only the Washington Nationals), and lead the NL Central by 5 … Continue reading →

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Gary, We Hardly Knew Ye

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dan Capwell

The passing of Gary Carter is a blow to anyone that followed the Mets in the mid-1980’s. About 24 hours after first hearing the news and after watching a tribute to Gary on The Baseball Network, I have developed the … Continue reading →

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Memories of Gary Carter

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Joe Janish

What I remember about Gary Carter, a.k.a., “The Kid” … The Best Backstop The moment Johnny Bench moved to third base, Carter became the best all-around catcher in baseball, at a time when there were many good, and a few … Continue reading →

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Gary Carter Has Passed Away

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Paul Festa

Former Mets catcher Gary Carter died today at age 57.  Not only was he a Hall-of-Fame Catcher, he was a Hall-of-Fame human being. “I am deeply saddened to tell you all that my precious dad went to be with Jesus … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Friday Edition

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Paul Festa

It was a difficult day in Metsville, as the Daily News reported that Gary Carter’s condition has deteriorated.  The beloved former Mets catcher has been battling cancer since being diagnosed with brain tumors in May, 2011. In other news, Oliver … Continue reading →

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Link: Gary Carter Takes a Turn for the Worse

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Paul Festa

The New York Daily News reports that the condition of former Mets Catcher Gary Carter has taken a turn for the worse.  Keep Gary and the Carter family in your thoughts and prayers. On Thursday, Carter’s family received a phone … Continue reading →

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