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Port St. Lucie, FL (Sports Network) - The New York Mets will wear a patch on
the sleeve of their uniforms to honor Gary Carter during the 2012 season.
Carter died on February 16 after a battle with brain cancer.
The patch features a black home plate with "KID 8" in white lettering.
Carter spent five seasons with the Mets from 1985-89 and helped New York to
its last World Series title in 1986. The 11-time All-Star catcher also played
for the Expos, Giants and Dodgers during his career from 1974-92 and was
elected to the Hall of Fame in 2003.
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