Carlton Fisk, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Carlton Fisk

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 26-Dec-1947

Place of Birth: Bellows Falls, Vermont, United States

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Carlton Fisk

  • Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26, 1947), nicknamed "Pudge" and "The Commander", is a retired Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • During a 24-year baseball career, he played for both the Boston Red Sox (1969, 1971–1980) and Chicago White Sox (1981–1993).
  • He was the first player to be unanimously voted American League Rookie of the Year (1972).
  • Fisk is best known for "waving fair" his game-winning home run in the 12th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series. At the time of his retirement, Fisk held the record for most home runs all-time by a catcher with 351 (since surpassed by Mike Piazza).
  • He has held several age- or longevity-related records, including the record for most games played at the position of catcher with 2,226 (later surpassed by Iván Rodríguez).
  • Fisk still holds the American League record for most years served behind the plate (24).
  • Fisk was voted to the All-Star team 11 times and won three Silver Slugger Awards which is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position. Fisk was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2000.

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