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gahs4ever wrote:Carlton Fisk???
Carlton Fisk
Carlton Ernest Fisk
Pudge
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 2000, Player
397 votes on 499 ballots 79.56%
Hall of Fame plaque for Carlton Fisk
Born: December 26, 1947, in Bellows Falls, Vermont
ML Debut: 9/18/1969
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 72
Played For: Boston Red Sox (1969, 1971-1980), Chicago White Sox (1981-1993)
Primary Team: Chicago White Sox
Post-Season: 1975 ALCS, 1975 World Series, 1983 ALCS
Awards: All-Star (11): 1972-1974, 1976-1978, 1980-1982, 1985, 1991; Rookie of the Year 1972; Gold Glove 1972
Hitting
Bio
Baseball's most durable catcher with 24 years behind the plate, Carlton "Pudge" Fisk caught more games (2,226) than any player in history. The 11-time All-Star hit 376 career home runs, including a record-setting 351 as a catcher, since bested by Mike Piazza. His most memorable home run came in Game Six of the 1975 World Series - a 12th inning blast off the left field foul pole at Fenway Park - giving his Red Sox a 7-6 win over Cincinnati. His tremendous pride and work ethic were respected by both teammates as well as the opposition.
Quote
"Pudge works harder than anyone I know, because he sets goals for himself and then follows through. I think he's the ultimate professional."
— former White Sox manager, Jim Fregosi
Did You Know... that Carlton Fisk became the first American League catcher to lead the league in triples when he hit nine three-baggers in his rookie season of 1972?
