Carlton Fisk, in full Carlton Ernest Fisk, byname Pudge, (born Dec. 26, 1947, Bellows Falls, Vt., U.S.), skilled baseball participant who performed for twenty-four seasons within the American main leagues between 1969 and 1993.
Fisk was one of the crucial sturdy catchers within the historical past of the sport. Playing with the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox, Fisk caught 2,226 video games, a document that stood from 1993 till 2009 (when it was damaged by Ivan Rodriguez). He was the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year in 1972 and was chosen to the AL All-Star group 11 instances. Fisk had a profession .269 batting common with 2,356 hits and 376 residence runs. His most well-known residence run was a dramatic game-winning homer within the twelfth inning of Game Six within the 1975 World Series in opposition to the Cincinnati Reds. Not a one-dimensional participant, Fisk was additionally an achieved defensive catcher and received the AL Gold Glove award in 1972. An 11-time All Star, Fisk was famous for his management on the sector and his skill to deal with pitchers. He was a fan favorite in each Boston and Chicago, and he was extremely revered by each his teammates and opposing gamers. Fisk was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., in 2000.