2006-11-23 03:55:08 · 10 answers · asked by omahapamela 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
(Carlton Ernest Fisk )Drafted by the Red Sox in 1967, Fisk played a few games for Boston in 1969 and 1971 but broke out for the Red Sox in his first full season in 1972. Fisk won the AL Gold Glove at Catcher and the AL Rookie of the Year awards that year. He played with the Red Sox until 1980, and with the White Sox from 1981-1993.
In 1972 he led the American League with 9 triples (tied with Joe Rudi of the Oakland Athletics). He is the last catcher to lead the league in this statistical category.
In Fisk's long career, he caught 2,226 games, more than any other catcher in history. He was an 11-time All-Star and hit 376 career home runs. But the defining moment of his illustrious career came in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series at Fenway Park. Fisk was facing Cincinnati Reds pitcher Pat Darcy and hit a pitch down the left field line that appeared to be heading to foul territory. The enduring image of Fisk jumping and waving the ball fair as he made his way to first base is inarguably one of baseball's greatest moments. And it worked -- the ball struck the foul pole, giving the Red Sox a 7-6 win and forcing a seventh and deciding game of the fall classic. The next day, the Reds won the first of two back-to-back World Series championships. During this time, cameramen covering baseball were instructed to follow the flight of the ball; reportedly, Fisk's reaction was only being recorded because a cameraman had become frightened by a rat. This play was perhaps the most important catalyst in getting camera operators to focus most of their attention on the players themselves. [1]
After joining the White Sox, he helped the team win its first American League Western Division Title in 1983. His .289 batting average, 26 home runs, and 86 RBI, as well as his leadership on the young team helped him to finish third in the MVP voting (behind Cal Ripken, Jr. and Eddie Murray). After injuries reduced his playing time in 1984, he began a new training program which he would use for the rest of his career. In 1985, he came back to hit a career best 37 home runs and 107 RBI. Fisk often credited the training program to extending his career.
Fisk holds the record for most home runs after the age of 40 with 72. A single in the 1991 All-Star Game made him the oldest player to collect a hit in the history of All-Star competition.
Fisk was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000 choosing the Boston Red Sox cap for his plaque, although he played for more seasons with the Chicago White Sox.
2006-11-23 12:13:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carlton Fisk
2006-11-23 11:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by darkdragun05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carlton Fisk
2006-11-23 08:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by jmac_598 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carlton Fisk
2006-11-23 06:01:37 · answer #4 · answered by flowwer_1371 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carlton Fisk
2006-11-23 05:07:21 · answer #5 · answered by kristi_skytte 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carlton Fisk.
2006-11-23 03:58:05 · answer #6 · answered by mandiedq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carlton Fisk is the answer to the radio trivia.
2006-11-23 15:10:51 · answer #7 · answered by kameo_44 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CARLTON FISK IS THE ANSWER FOR O-ROCK 105.9 FM RADIO IN O-TOWN:-)
2006-11-23 13:10:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...i can see how this question is music related.
2006-11-23 03:57:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
...and this question is in the MUSIC category...why!?
2006-11-23 03:58:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋