Gary Carter 2013 Topps Gypsy Queen – Base
I’m excited to see the love that Topps has been giving Gary Carter over the last year. And the photo selection that they made for Carter’s card in the 2013 Topps Gypsy Queen baseball card set is superb.
Have a look:
As you can see, Carter is in the midst of a mighty swing in which he put every ounce of his energy.
And yes, I love those old Mets uniforms too!!
Posted in Gary Carter Collection
Tagged baseball, Mets, Expos, Hall Of Fame, HOF, MVP, montreal expos, all-star, gary carter, world series, New york mets, most valuable player, gold glove, silver slugger, catcher, 1986 world series
Baseball Card Show Purchase #4 – Gary Carter 2006 Topps Triple Threads ‘Hall Of Fame’
This is another card that stopped me while shuffling through bargain boxes at the show.
The card is from the 2006 Topps Triple Threads set, and it is another one that I have never seen before.
Here it is:
The card features a young Carter in his home Expos uniform. And while the background of the card contains a lot of White, it does not affect the image at all. The shading that Topps used within the background makes Carter’s image pop.
This one is a great addition to my Gary Carter collection!! We miss you, Mr. Carter!!
Posted in Gary Carter Collection
Tagged 1986 world series, all-star, baseball, catcher, Expos, gary carter, gold glove, Hall Of Fame, HOF, Mets, montreal expos, most valuable player, MVP, New york mets, silver slugger, world series
Happy Birthday Gary Carter!!!!
Today, we celebrate the life and birth of Gary Edmund Carter.
Had it not been for a player named Johnny Bench, Gary Carter may be considered the best catcher in baseball history. In this case, 2nd place is not too bad of a spot to be in when you’re behind one the greatest players in major league history.
Gary Carter brought a level of offensive and defensive consistency to the catching position for 19 seasons. An 11-time All-star, Carter was the team leader during his days with the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. His solid offensive play, highlighted by winning 5 Silver Slugger awards, and his dominant defense in which he won 3 Gold Gloves established him as one of the most complete players during the 1970′s and into the 1980′s. With a career batting average of .262, Carter captured 2,092 hits during his playing days. And with 324 homers, 1,225 RBI, and 1,025 runs scored, Carter provided punch to the offense that was rare from the catcher’s position during those times. Due to the rarity of this kind of production by a catcher, Gary Carter finished in the Top 17 for the MVP award 7 times during his career.
Gary Carter played in 1 World Series match-up in 1986 and his New York Mets won the title in 7 games. During that series, Carter batted .276 while hitting 2 home runs and knocking in an amazing 9 runs.
We miss you and love you Gary!!!
Happy Birthday.
UncleMoe Sends Over Some Great Cards!!!
One of the most loyal trade partners that I have had the pleasure of trading with over the years is UncleMoe.
We have an understanding – he gets my Diamondbacks and I get his Marlins. The deal was never etched into stone, it has naturally progressed. In addition to that, if I uncover any of the players that he collects while at my monthly card show, I grab them for him. And he always returns the favor with cards of the guys that I collect.
It has been this way for the last few years, and is as close to having a ‘trading partner’ like I had when I was a kid.
The last package of cards from UncleMoe was again, AWESOME!!!
This time around, he sent me some new Marlins cards for my team collection, and some modern cards of the legends that I collect.
On to the bounty!!!
2 Gary Carter cards that I was missing:
A full page’s worth of Marlins:
And two very sweet Eddie Murray and Jim Palmer cards that I did not have:
Thank you Moe!!! These are great additions to my collection.
Posted in Eddie Murray Collection, Florida/Miami Marlins, Gary Carter Collection, Jim Palmer Collection
Tagged 1966 world series, 1970 world series, 1983 world series, 1986 world series, 2012 topps, 2012 topps update, 3000 hits, 3000 hits club, 500 home runs, 500 HR club, 500 hrs, all-star, baltimore orioles, baseball, baseball cards, baseball history, baseball milestones, catcher, collection, cy young, cy young award, eddie murray, Expos, florida marlins, gary carter, gold glove, Hall Of Fame, HOF, jim palmer, jim palmer autograph, jim palmer certified autograph, Marlins, Mets, miami marlins, mickey mantle, montreal expos, most valuable player, MVP, New york mets, orioles, pitcher, RBI leader, silver slugger, switch hitter, world series
Gary Carter 2012 Topps Archives – 1984 Topps Design
So, while I am not the kind of collector to pick at critique each and every newly issued baseball card that I come across, but I do expect the card companies to maintain the integrity of the game, even if it is just on a chunk of cardboard.
So, while I do like the look of this Gary Carter baseball card from the 2012 Topps Archives set, it is inaccurate.
The card features the 1984 Topps design, but in ’84 Gary Carter played for the Expos. He departed them after the 1984 season, but he did spend every minute of it his Expos uniform.
Still a pretty great looking card though…
1985 HEADLINE – Carter Becomes 11th Player To Hit 5 Home Runs In 2 Consecutive Games
On this day in 1985, Gary Carter became just the 11th player in major league history to crush 5 home runs over the course of 2 consecutive games.
An amazing feat for any slugger, this incredible accomplishment is even more amazing as Carter was never really known as a long-ball threat.
I thought it would be fun to re-live those 5 round-trippers. Here are the notes:
| HR # | Date | Inning | Pitcher | Men On-Base | Total RBI |
| 1 | 9/3/1985 | 1 | D. Dravecky | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 9/3/1985 | 4 | D. Dravecky | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | 9/3/1985 | 5 | L. DeLeon | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | 9/4/1985 | 2 | R. Jackson | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | 9/4/1985 | 7 | E. Wojna | 0 | 8 |
Very impressive, if I do say so myself!!
Happy Anniversary Mr. Carter!!!
Gary Carter 2002 Fleer Fall Classic
This card is just another of many recent examples that I have shown in which the border color may not look great, but it allows for other colors to really shine as a result.
And in the case of this card of Gary Carter, it is the Orange and Blue pinstriping of his Mets uniform that really stands out.
Check it out:
A very solid addition to my collection that honors ‘Kid’ Carter.
We miss you Gary!!!
Gary Carter 2001 Upper Deck ‘Legends Of New York’
You may or may not recall that I scooped up this same card of Dave Winfield back in August of 2011. If you don’t remember that, I cannot blame you. If you do recall that post, I say ‘Thank You’.
Either way, here is the post about the Winfield card.
I was hardly complimentary of the card, and for good reason. I like the theme, juts not too excited with the execution…
Anyways, the Carter card is MUCH better. The card has color – lots and lots of color. And all of that color really brings the card to life in my opinion – especially that bright and bold Orange that is used throughout.
Have a look:
NICE!!!
Gary Carter 2002 Upper Deck World Series Heroes
This is the fourth card from the 2002 Upper Deck World Series Heroes set that I have picked up.
And it is the first one that does not offer a supreme image of the featured player.
Have a look:
See what I mean??
The other cards I have from this set bring great images of Joe Morgan, Brooks Robinson, and Wade Boggs.
This one just does not deliver… Surely there are much better images of Gary Carter out there – I have seen them!!!
Still, this set is becoming a favorite at ’30-YOC’. I am going to have to investigate what it would take to put together…
Stay tuned.
Gary Carter 2004 Fleer Greats
There’s the ‘Kid’ chugging to first base after what appears to be another hit!
The 2004 Fleer Greats set has brought us some fantastic looking baseball cards.
And while this one of Hall of Famer Gary Carter brings us back to his playing time in Montreal when he wore those great Expos Powder-Blue uniforms, I do wish that the picture gave us just a but more of the action.
Have a peek:
It’s a great photo – I just wish it was not so zoomed in…
Enjoy.
Posted in Gary Carter Collection
Tagged 1986 world series, all-star, baseball, catcher, Expos, gary carter, gold glove, Hall Of Fame, HOF, Mets, montreal expos, most valuable player, MVP, New york mets, silver slugger, world series
