Carlton Fisk

About Carlton Fisk

11-time All-Star and Hall of Famer who played catcher for the Boston Red Sox in 2,229 games, a Boston Red Sox record.

Carlton Ernest Fisk, nicknamed "Pudge" and "The Commander", is a former professional American baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a wide receiver from 1969 to 1993 for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. He was the first player to be unanimously voted American League Rookie of the Year. Fisk is best known for “waving the right hands” for his home victory in the 12th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series. At the time of his retirement, Fisk held the record for best points. A wide receiver's all-time home field record at 351. He holds a number of age or longevity records, including the record for most games in catching position. balloon with 2226. Fisk still holds the American League record for many years of service behind the disc. Fisk has been elected to the All-Star squad 11 times and won three Silver Sluggers, awarded each year to the best offensive player in each position. Fisk was elected to Baseball Fame Hall in 2000.

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Trivia

Because of his 6'2" height and the fact that he weighed 220 pounds, fans and teammates called him 'Pudge.'

Carlton Fisk before fame

He began his basketball career at the University of New Hampshire, where he was also a baseball standout.

Achievement of Carlton Fisk

Because of his 6'2" height and 220 pound weight, fans and teammates dubbed him"Pudge".

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$10 Million

Carlton Fisk family life

His three children from his marriage to Linda Fisk are Carlyn, Courtney, and Casey.

Associations of Carlton Fisk

Mike Piazza's 351 home runs as a catcher were an MLB record until May 5, 2004, when he hit his 352nd.

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