Gary Carter was one of the best to ever don a catcher's mask. Beloved by teammates and fans alike, he was one of a kind. Gary's love for the game was unparalleled. When he crouched behind plate, it wasn't just Home- it was home. 

Gary Carter was one of the best to ever don a catcher's mask. Beloved by teammates and fans alike, he was one of a kind. Gary's love for the game was unparalleled. When he crouched behind plate, it wasn't just Home- it was home.

This podcast explores the lives of baseball players who died tragically young.

dead ball - tragedies in baseball history

Gary Carter

Description: In 1955, Herb Score set the all-time rookie record with 245 Strike Outs.  A record that stood  for nearly 30 Years.  Herb Score was named the American League Rookie of the Year that season.  It looked as if the hard throwing, left hander was headed for a hall of fame career.  That all changed however, on May 7, 1957.

Written by: Tim Scott
Hosted by: Nina Innsted
Produced by: Thadd Scott

Description: In 1955, Herb Score set the all-time rookie record with 245 Strike Outs.  A record that stood  for nearly 30 Years.  Herb Score was named the American League Rookie of the Year that season.  It looked as if the hard throwing, left hander was headed for a hall of fame career.  That all changed however, on May 7, 1957.
Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Nina Innsted Produced by: Thadd Scott

Herb Score

Roy "Doc" Halladay threw a Perfect Game and a No-Hitter in the same season. Claimed by two cities as their hero in cleats, Doc was loved and revered. 

Dead Ball created by: Tim Scott

Episode writer and audio editor: Thadd Scott

Episode read by: Nina Innsted

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Music used in this episode is licensed from #Uppbeat

Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound

Justin Lee: Halcyon Days

Dan Barracuda: Crimson Heart

Simon Folwar: A Little Breeze

Roy "Doc" Halladay threw a Perfect Game and a No-Hitter in the same season. Claimed by two cities as their hero in cleats, Doc was loved and revered. 
Dead Ball created by: Tim Scott
Episode writer and audio editor: Thadd Scott
Episode read by: Nina Innsted
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Music used in this episode is licensed from #Uppbeat
Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound
Justin Lee: Halcyon Days
Dan Barracuda: Crimson Heart
Simon Folwar: A Little Breeze

Roy Halladay

in 1955, Sandy Amaros made one of the greatest catches in World Series history.  A few years later, he was out of baseball and his world began to fall apart.

Hosted by: Nina Innsted

Written by: Tim Scott 

Audio Engineer: Thadd Scott 

in 1955, Sandy Amaros made one of the greatest catches in World Series history.  A few years later, he was out of baseball and his world began to fall apart.
Hosted by: Nina Innsted
Written by: Tim Scott 
Audio Engineer: Thadd Scott

Gary Carter

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