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Carlton Fisk was an American professional baseball catcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox. Known for his durability and defensive skills behind the plate, he set a major league record for the most games caught, a mark he held until 2009. Fisk won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 1972 and was selected to eleven All-Star games. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.
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Carlton Fisk ranks #102 of 209 in the Baseball Player ranking, behind Willie Stargell, ahead of Manny Ramirez.
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Why was Carlton Fisk waving his arms after his 1975 World Series home run?
Fisk was trying to will the ball fair as it traveled toward the left-field foul pole at Fenway Park. The ball stayed fair for a walk-off home run in the 12th inning of Game 6 against the Cincinnati Reds.
Did Carlton Fisk spend his whole career with the Boston Red Sox?
No, he played for Boston from 1969 through 1980 and then joined the Chicago White Sox in 1981. His White Sox tenure lasted through 1993 and was longer than his time with the Red Sox.
Why did Carlton Fisk wear number 72 in Chicago?
His familiar Boston number 27 was unavailable when he joined the White Sox, so he reversed the digits and chose 72. The White Sox later retired number 72 in his honor.
What catching record did Carlton Fisk hold when he retired?
Fisk retired as the major-league leader in games caught, with 2,226 appearances behind the plate. Iván Rodríguez later surpassed that total, but Fisk's longevity across 24 major-league seasons remains exceptional.
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