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- Carlton Fisk will forever be remembered for one game-winning home run. But it was durability over the long run that built the Hall of Fame career for a man who retired as the player who spent more games in catcher’s gear than any other in history.
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Carlton Fisk will forever be remembered for one game-winning home run. But it was durability over the long run that built the Hall of Fame career for a man who retired as the player who spent more games in catcher’s gear than any other in history.
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In his Hall of Fame induction speech, Fisk credited White Sox strength and conditioning coach Phil Claussen for his turnaround. Claussen introduced Fisk to a more scientific approach to physical conditioning which included long sessions of weight training.
An 11-time All Star, Fisk was noted for his leadership on the field and his ability to handle pitchers. He was a fan favourite in both Boston and Chicago, and he was highly respected by both his teammates and opposing players. Fisk was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., in 2000. Milton Jamail.
Aug 21, 2022 · Fisk was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000, his second year of eligibility. He received 79 percent of the vote, becoming just the 13th catcher to be elected. Joining him that year was Tony Perez, the Reds’ longtime first baseman and Fisk’s opponent in the 1975 World Series.
Carlton Fisk signed with the White Sox as a free agent on March 18, 1981, following 11 seasons with the Red Sox. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Jan 4, 2012 · Fisk’s 128 stolen bases for modern Hall of Fame catchers are second only to Ray Schalk’s 176. He was an 11-time All-Star. The White Sox retired his number 72 in 1997, the same year he was elected to the Red Sox Hall of Fame.
Jan 7, 2020 · Fisk was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2000, and his 37-minute speech is mentioned in Cooperstown every year because, whew, 37 minutes is a long time — it’s 30-some minutes longer than the...
