April 5th Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/6/2013
Carlton Fisk was known by the nickname "Pudge" due to his 6'2", 220 lb frame. He was the first player to be unanimously voted American League Rookie of the Year (1972). Fisk is best known for "waving fair" his game-winning home run in the 12th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series. At the time of his retirement in 1993, he held the record for most home runs all-time by a catcher with 351 (since passed by Mike Piazza). Fisk held the record for most games played at the position of catcher (2,226) until June 17, 2009 when he was surpassed by another Ivan Rodriguez. Fisk still holds the American League record for most years served behind the plate (24). Fisk was voted to the All-Star team 11 times and won three Silver Slugger Awards which is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position Fisk was known as a fierce competitor, a superb handler of pitchers, and a natural on-field leader. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2000. Each bat is a Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger 125. Each bat also is engraved with “Only Catcher to play in 4 decades 1969-1991” and each bat is individually numbered out of 100. Carlton Fisk is engraved into the barrel of the bat and he signed in blue sharpie on the fat end of the barrel. Each is affixed with a PSA/DNA sticker. All individually PSA Pre-Certified.