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FILE - In this Aug. 12, 1989, file photo, New York Mets' Gary Carter drives a double to center field during a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in New York. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey, File)
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FILE - In this Aug. 12, 1989, file photo, New York Mets' Gary...
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FILE - In this 1988 file photo, New York Mets catcher Gary Carter poses in uniform. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey, File)
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FILE - In this 1988 file photo, New York Mets catcher Gary Carter...
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FILE - In this 1988 file photo, New York Mets catcher Gary Carter poses in uniform. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey, File)
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FILE - In this 1988 file photo, New York Mets catcher Gary Carte...
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FILE - In this July 27, 2003, file photo, National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Gary Carter holds his plaque during induction ceremonies in Cooperstown, N.Y. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57.
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FILE - In this July 27, 2003, file photo, National Baseball Hall of...
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FILE - In this 1988 file photo, New York Mets catcher Gary Carter poses in uniform. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57.
Photo: Ed Bailey
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FILE - In this 1988 file photo, New York Mets catcher Gary Carter...
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FILE - In this July 27, 2003, file photo, National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Gary Carter holds his plaque during induction ceremonies in Cooperstown, N.Y. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57.
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FILE - In this July 27, 2003, file photo, National Baseball Hall of...
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FILE - In this Aug. 12, 1989, file photo, New York Mets' Gary Carter drives a double to center field during a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in New York. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57.
Photo: Ed Bailey
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FILE - In this Aug. 12, 1989, file photo, New York Mets' Gary...
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FILE - In this Oct. 27, 1986, file photo, New York Mets Gary Carter is lifted in the air by relief pitcher Jese Orosco following the Met 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 7 of baseballs World Series at New York's Shea Stadium. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. (AP Photo/Paul Benoit, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 27, 1986, file photo, New York Mets Gary Carter...
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FILE- In this July 9, 2006, file photo, Hall of Famer New York Mets catcher Gary Carter is greeted after hitting a three-run homer during the All Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died.
Photo: Tom Puskar
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FILE- In this July 9, 2006, file photo, Hall of Famer New York Mets...
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FILE - In this Oct. 27, 1986, file photo, New York Mets Gary Carter is lifted in the air by relief pitcher Jese Orosco following the Met 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 7 of baseballs World Series at New York's Shea Stadium. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died.
Photo: Paul Benoit
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FILE - In this Oct. 27, 1986, file photo, New York Mets Gary Carter...
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FILE - In tis Oct. 14, 1986, file photo, New York Mets' Gary Carter celebrates his 12th inning game-winning hit against the Houston Astros in Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series in New York. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died.
Photo: Lou Requenia
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FILE - In tis Oct. 14, 1986, file photo, New York Mets' Gary Carter...
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FILE - In this Oct. 25, 1986 file photo, Boston Red Sox's Jim Rice is tagged out at the plate by New York Mets catcher Gary Carter during seventh inning action in Game 6 of baseball's World Series at New York's Shea Stadium. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died.
Photo: Peter Southwick
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FILE - In this Oct. 25, 1986 file photo, Boston Red Sox's Jim Rice...
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FILE - In this Sept. 23, 1988, file photo, New York Mets' Keith Hernandez, left, and Gary Carter are happy-looking ball players as they come off the field at Shea Stadium in New York after clinching the National League East title. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died.
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FILE - In this Sept. 23, 1988, file photo, New York Mets' Keith...
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FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2003, file photo, Gary Carter, left, and Eddie Murray, the 2003 inductees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, hold baseball bats during a news conference in New York formally announcing their induction. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57.
Photo: Ed Bailey
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FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2003, file photo, Gary Carter, left, and...
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FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2003, file photo, Gary Carter, left, and Eddie Murray, the 2003 inductees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, hold baseball bats during a news conference in New York formally announcing their induction. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57.
Photo: Ed Bailey
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FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2003, file photo, Gary Carter, left, and...
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FILE - In this June 24, 1983 file photo, Montreal Expos catcher Gary Carter is mobbed by admiring fans at camera day prior to a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Montreal. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died.
Photo: The Canadian Press, Bernard Brault
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FILE - In this April 3, 2006, file photo, former New York Mets relief pitcher Jesse Orosco, left, and Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter celebrate together after Orosco threw out the ceremonial first pitch and Carter caught it before the Mets baseball game the Washington Nationals at Shea Stadium in New York. Orosco was the pitcher and Carter was the catcher in Game 7 of the 1986 World Series, which the Mets won. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57.
Photo: Kathy Willens
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FILE - In this April 3, 2006, file photo, former New York Mets...
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FILE - In t his Oct. 9, 1981, file photo, Montreal Expos catcher Gary Carter winks at the cheering crowd and gives them the clenched fist salute as he leaves the field after the Expos defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the National League East Division playoffs Montreal. Carter's third inning two-run homer proved to be the game winner. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57.
Photo: Bill Grimshaw
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FILE - In t his Oct. 9, 1981, file photo, Montreal Expos catcher...
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FILE - In t his Oct. 9, 1981, file photo, Montreal Expos catcher Gary Carter winks at the cheering crowd and gives them the clenched fist salute as he leaves the field after the Expos defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the National League East Division playoffs Montreal. Carter's third inning two-run homer proved to be the game winner. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57.
Photo: Bill Grimshaw
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FILE - In t his Oct. 9, 1981, file photo, Montreal Expos catcher...
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FILE - In this April 3, 2006, file photo, former New York Mets relief pitcher Jesse Orosco, left, and Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter celebrate together after Orosco threw out the ceremonial first pitch and Carter caught it before the Mets baseball game the Washington Nationals at Shea Stadium in New York. Orosco was the pitcher and Carter was the catcher in Game 7 of the 1986 World Series, which the Mets won. Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, that Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died. He was 57.
Photo: Kathy Willens
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FILE - In this April 3, 2006, file photo, former New York Mets...
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Gary Carter, Darryl Strawberry, Tim Teufel, Randy Niemann, and Howard Johnson, left to right, of the 1986 World Champion New York Mets, throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game with the St. Louis Cardinals during baseball spring training in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Friday, March 3, 2006. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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Gary Carter, Darryl Strawberry, Tim Teufel, Randy Niemann, and...
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Kimberly Bloemers, daughter of Hall-of-Fame catcher Gary Carter, speaks next to her husband, Kyle, at a memorial service for Carter, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Carter died Feb. 16 of brain cancer.
Photo: The Palm Beach Post, Allen Eyestone, Pool
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Kimberly Bloemers, daughter of Hall-of-Fame catcher Gary Carter,...
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Former baseball player Johnny Bench speaks at a memorial service for Hall-of-Fame catcher Gary Carter, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Carter died Feb. 16 of brain cancer.
Photo: The Palm Beach Post, Allen Eyestone, Pool
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Former baseball player Tommy Hutton speaks at a memorial service for Hall-of-Fame catcher Gary Carter, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Carter died Feb. 16 of brain cancer.
Photo: The Palm Beach Post, Allen Eyestone, Pool
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Former baseball player Tommy Hutton speaks at a memorial service...
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Former baseball player Johnny Bench speaks at a memorial service for Hall-of-Fame catcher Gary Carter, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Carter died Feb. 16 of brain cancer.
Photo: The Palm Beach Post, Allen Eyestone, Pool
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Former baseball player Johnny Bench speaks at a memorial service...
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Christina Kearce, daughter of Hall-of-Fame catcher Gary Carter, speaks next to her husband, Matt, at a memorial service for Carter, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Carter died Feb. 16 of brain cancer.
Photo: The Palm Beach Post, Allen Eyestone, Pool
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Christina Kearce, daughter of Hall-of-Fame catcher Gary Carter,...
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Palm Beach Atlantic baseball player Logan Thomas speaks at a memorial service for Hall-of-Fame catcher Gary Carter, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Carter died Feb. 16 of brain cancer.
Photo: The Palm Beach Post, Allen Eyestone, Pool
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Palm Beach Atlantic baseball player Logan Thomas speaks at a...
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Palm Beach Atlantic baseball player Logan Thomas speaks at a memorial service for Hall-of-Fame catcher Gary Carter, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Carter died Feb. 16 of brain cancer.
Photo: The Palm Beach Post, Allen Eyestone, Pool
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Palm Beach Atlantic baseball player Logan Thomas speaks at a...
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Dr. Todd Mullins, a pastor at the Christ Fellowship Church, leads the opening prayer at a memorial service for Hall-of-Fame catcher Gary Carter, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Carter died Feb. 16 of brain cancer.
Photo: The Palm Beach Post, Allen Eyestone, Pool
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Dr. Todd Mullins, a pastor at the Christ Fellowship Church, leads...
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Dr. Todd Mullins, a pastor at the Christ Fellowship Church, leads the opening prayer at a memorial service for Hall-of-Fame catcher Gary Carter, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Carter died Feb. 16 of brain cancer.
Photo: The Palm Beach Post, Allen Eyestone, Pool
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Dr. Todd Mullins, a pastor at the Christ Fellowship Church, leads...
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Members of the 1986 New York Mets were honored before the start of the Montreal Expos spring training opener in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Thursday, March 1, 2001. Team members are Mookie Wilson, first base coach; Tim Teufel, Gary Carter, Howard Johnson, Bob Ojeda, and Randy Niemann. (AP Photo/ Gary I. Rothstein)
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Members of the 1986 New York Mets were honored before the start of...
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Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Carey Price skates by a sign and wears a jersey in memory of the late Montreal Expos' baseball player Gary Carter prior to an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Montreal, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.
Photo: The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes
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Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Carey Price skates by a sign and...
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Montreal Canadiens' P.K. Subban wears a jersey in memory the late Montreal Expos baseball player Gary Carter prior to an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Montreal, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.
Photo: The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes
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Montreal Canadiens' P.K. Subban wears a jersey in memory the late...
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Former teammates and loved ones of the late Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter pose for a photograph after unveiling a memorial logo on the outfield wall before the season opening baseball game at Citi Field between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, April 5, 2012, in New York. From left, former teammate Darryl Strawberry, son DJ Carter, wife Sandy Carter, former teammate Mookie Wilson, and daughter's Kimmy and Christy.
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Former teammates and loved ones of the late Hall of Fame catcher...
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Former teammates and loved ones of the late Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter pose for a photograph after unveiling a memorial logo on the outfield wall before the season opening baseball game at Citi Field between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, April 5, 2012, in New York. From left, former teammate Darryl Strawberry, son DJ Carter, wife Sandy Carter, former teammate Mookie Wilson, and daughter's Kimmy and Christy.
Photo: Frank Franklin II
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Former teammates and loved ones of the late Hall of Fame catcher...
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