I realize many on the board are not old enough to see Carter play, but man he was great in every way. He knew how to fire up his team, and really knew how to handle a young pitching staff. He was a fiery guy, but a god fearing family man. A guy who gave back to the fans. His teammates have said he never swore in all the years they played with him, until he extended the game in game 6 of the 86 series. They said he turned to the first base coach and said, "There was no fucking way I was making the last out of this world series!"
They say he never refused a fan an autograph. He was also very active in the community.
Carter is easily one of the 5 greatest catchers of all time and the best of the 80's.