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Carlton Fisk

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American baseball player

United StatesActorsBorn 1947 · age 78
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Carlton Ernest Fisk, nicknamed "Pudge" and "the Commander", is an American former professional baseball catcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox. In 1972, he was the first player to be unanimously voted American League (AL) Rookie of the Year.

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Carlton Fisk, 1975Carlton Fisk, 1975Carlton Fisk's number 72 was retired by the Chicago White Sox in 1997.Carlton Fisk's number 72 was retired by the Chicago White Sox in 1997.Fisk with the White Sox c. 1992Fisk with the White Sox c. 1992

Filmography 3

The Lost Son of Havana2009
Generations of the Game2018
Fenway Park: The Golden Age2012

Awards 2

Rawlings Gold Glove Award
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame

Connected to Carlton 6

Nomar GarciaparraAlso won Boston Red Sox Hall of FameJimmie FoxxAlso won Boston Red Sox Hall of FameFred LynnAlso won Boston Red Sox Hall of FameJoe MorganAlso won Boston Red Sox Hall of FameLefty GroveAlso won Boston Red Sox Hall of FameDennis EckersleyAlso won Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame

About this person

Carlton Ernest Fisk, nicknamed "Pudge" and "the Commander", is an American former professional baseball catcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox. In 1972, he was the first player to be unanimously voted American League (AL) Rookie of the Year. Fisk is best known for his game-winning home run in the 12th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, during which he memorably waved his arms hoping for the batted ball to remain fair.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
living
Dates
Born 1947 · age 78
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12 languages

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