Carlton Fisk
Baseball player, Hall of Famer
Born
December 26th, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent baseball player, he primarily played as a catcher. His career spanned from 1969 to 1993, representing the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox. Fisk was pivotal in the 1975 World Series, famously hitting a game-winning home run in Game 6 against the Cincinnati Reds. He was honored with election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000 after a career featuring multiple All-Star selections and a reputation for exceptional defensive skills.
Played for the Chicago White Sox
Played for the Boston Red Sox
Hit a memorable home run in the 1975 World Series
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