01-07-2003, 10:03 PM
Well, on this cold day in january, baseball announced the results of its hall of fame elections.
Gary Carter & Eddie Murray were (appropriately) elected to baseball's HOF.
Gary Carter Bio
Eddie Murray bio
As an "old timer" here, I can say without a doubt that "the kid" deserved election. An 11 time all-star, Carter could do everything you wanted a catcher to do: Hit, hit for power, drive in runs, and most importantly block pitches in dirt, call a good game, and throw out runners.
Of course, I'll remember him best as one of 2 key acquisitions that led to Mets 1986 championship.
he was a guy who always had a smile (as opposed to Murray who always had a scowl), and helped raise millions of dollars for the Leukemia Society of America - which has nothing to do with his worthiness for the HOF, but which has everything to do with why he was a guy you could root for (even when he was with the Expos).
Congratulations Kid.
:bow:
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Edited By PeterDragon on 1041977069
Gary Carter & Eddie Murray were (appropriately) elected to baseball's HOF.
Gary Carter Bio
Eddie Murray bio
As an "old timer" here, I can say without a doubt that "the kid" deserved election. An 11 time all-star, Carter could do everything you wanted a catcher to do: Hit, hit for power, drive in runs, and most importantly block pitches in dirt, call a good game, and throw out runners.
Of course, I'll remember him best as one of 2 key acquisitions that led to Mets 1986 championship.
he was a guy who always had a smile (as opposed to Murray who always had a scowl), and helped raise millions of dollars for the Leukemia Society of America - which has nothing to do with his worthiness for the HOF, but which has everything to do with why he was a guy you could root for (even when he was with the Expos).
Congratulations Kid.
:bow:
Edited By PeterDragon on 1041977069