Posted on February - 17 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS

It is sad that Carter was ill and it is sad that he is gone. But with death, hopefully there also comes relief. And some peace. "Driven by a remarkable enthusiasm for the game, Gary Carter became one of the elite catchers of all-time.

Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter died today at age 57. Carter was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor last May, two weeks after finishing his second season as coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University. New York Mets

Hall of Fame catcher and former Mets great Gary Carter has passed away at 57, according to his daughter. Carter had been battling brain cancer over the past two years. He had recently had a recurrence of tumors and his daughter said he had taken a turn

Click here Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter dies at 57 Originally published: February 16, 2012 5:10 PM Updated: February 16, 2012 8:19 PM By The Associated Press BEN WALKER (AP Baseball Writer) (AP) — Gary Carter was nicknamed "Kid" for good reason.

Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter, whose single for the New York Mets in the 1986 World Series touched off one of the most improbable rallies in baseball, died Thursday. He was 57. Carter was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor last May,

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