I never had the chance to see Gary Carter play. He was with the Mets from 1985-89, and retired in 1992, just before I began watching baseball.
I've seen Mets Yearbook. I've seen all the documentaries on the 1986 team. But all that doesn't replace seeing "The Kid" play live.
During his playing years, Carter was an 11-time All-Star who won three consecutive Gold Glove Awards, five Silver Slugger Awards, and a World Series Championship. In 2003, he was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
He was always optimistic and had a positive outlook, both on and off the field. This positive attitude will no doubt serve him well as he embarks on the biggest battle of his life. Cancer.
Doctors believe Carter has Grade 4 glioblastoma, and have deemed it inoperable.
When the news broke that Carter had four small brain tumors, fans took to the Internet to voice their support, and renewed the argument for the Mets to retire Carter's jersey, number 8.
Fact is, it should have been retired a long time ago. No Met has worn that number since 2003 anyway.
So what's the hold up? As observed over the years, there are certain numbers, although not officially retired, that are just not handed out anymore.
Why not show this man the respect he deserves and retire it already?
This I would like to see.
No comments:
Post a Comment