Topic: Carlton Fisk
On August 2, 1979, the 32 year old Yankee catcher and Captain Thurman Munson was lost to the world in a tragic airplane crash. Statistically speaking, at the plate Munson wasn't necessarily the best in his era at any one thing ...
New Hampshire may be a small state but there are many famous people that hail from this lovely state. Bode Miller- Bode Miller was born Samuel Bode Miller on 10-12-1977 in Eaton, New Hampshire. Triple H- Triple H was born Paul Michael ...
Carlton Fisk was born December 26, 1947 in Bellows Falls, Vermont. The following year saw the Red Sox make the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds . 1981 was a new chapter in Carlton Fisk's career as he signed with the White ...
The best American League catchers of the 1970's all had the ability to call a great game for their pitchers, were excellent defensively and in most instances were also outstanding at the plate. Thurman Munson - This New York Yankee great was ...
Opening day on April 20, 1912, the Boston team (called variously the "Pilgrims", the "Americans, and the "Red Stockings") played against the New York Highlanders (later called the "Yankees"). The Boston team won in extra innings by a score of 7 to ...
Umpire Satch Davidson, behind the plate for historic homers by Aaron and Fisk, dies at 75Longtime National League umpire Satch Davidson has died at 75.Davidson's family says he died Saturday at his home in Houston. The family did not give ...
For amazing stories and stats on Hall of Fame catchers, check out: . Johnny Bench Gary Carter Rick Ferrell Ernie Lombardi Yogi Berra Mickey...
Longevity and power -- not the most typical traits of a catcher -- were the attributes that set Carlton Fisk apart. " It is said that when Fisk left the Red Sox in 1981 as a free agent, Boston concessionaires moaned. Baseball Hall of Fame ...
Johnny Bench, Carl Yastrzemski, and Gaylord Perry all retired after the 1983 baseball season. In the 1983 World Series, the Orioles took care of the Phillies in five games. Jim Rice enjoyed a monster season at the plate in 1983, as he ...
BOSTON (Reuters) - Jim Rice will add another honor to his name on Tuesday when the new member of the Hall of Fame has his No. 14 uniform retired by the Boston Red Sox.Rice, inducted with Rickey Henderson at Sunday's Cooperstown ...
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Carlton Fisk's Homerun - Sportscentury
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From June 22, 1993, the day Pudge eclipsed Bob Boone ...2010-08-25
