NAME: Carlton Fisk
POSITION: Catcher
WHY IS HE HERE?: He was elected the A.L. Rookie of the Year unanimously in 1972 and was a seven-time All Star while in Boston. He was a Gold Glove winner in 1972 as well and finished in the top ten in MVP balloting three times. He was the holder of multiple team records for a catcher when he left. He hit one of the most famous home runs in team history with his game-winning home run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2000, his second year on the ballot.
WOULD I PUT HIM IN IN 2001?: Yes.
ANY BETTER CHOICES IN 2001?: No. As of 2001, Fisk was still the top catcher in team history.
WOULD I PUT HIM IN NOW?: Yes.
ANY BETTER CHOICES NOW?: There are no better choices now. Jason Varitek should certainly be in the set since he has broken a number of the team records for catchers, but that is due more to longevity. He should not replace Fisk, but he should be in it alongside Fisk.
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