Dave McCarty, former boston red sox The first baseman/outfielder and member of the 2004 World Series championship team died Friday in California of a “cardiac event,” the team confirmed in a statement.
He was 54 years old.
Boston Red Sox batter Dave McCarty #10 during a game against the Kansas City Royals on June 6, 2004 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Red Sox defeated the Royals 5-3. (John Williamson/MLB via Getty Images)
“Our hearts are heavy with the passing of Dave McCarty,” the team said in a social media post.
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“He played three seasons with the Red Sox and will forever be part of the team that broke the curse.” 2004 World Series winning team. We send our love to his wife Monica and their children Reed and Maxine. ”
Former teammate Red Sox pitcher Lenny DiNardo reacted to the news on social media.
Boston Red Sox players Dave McCarty (left) and Manny Ramirez (center) celebrate after Mark Bellhorn hits a double in the seventh inning of an interleague game against the San Francisco Giants on June 19 in San Francisco, California. ), David Ortiz. , 2004. The Giants defeated the Red Sox 6-4. (Reuters/Kimberly White KW)
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“Terrible news. I had the pleasure of spending time with him at the reunion. He was truly a wonderful person. I will miss him. Hugs to my loved ones,” DiNardo told X. Posted on.
McCarty was drafted out of Stanford University. minnesota twins He played for seven teams during his long career, the last three with the Red Sox.
During that time, he appeared in 118 games, including 89 games during Boston’s 2004 championship season.
Dave McCarty of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting the game-winning two-run home run in the 12th inning of overtime against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park in Boston on May 30, 2004. On May 30, 2004, Boston won 9-7 with this home run. On the right is Mariners first baseman John Olerud. (Reuters/Jim Buhr JRB/GN)
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News of McCarty’s death came just weeks after he and other members of the 2004 team were honored at Fenway Park as part of the 20th anniversary of the championship season.
It also occurs several months after his death Tim Wakefield, great Red Sox player He passed away in October after battling brain cancer. He helped the Red Sox win the World Series in 2004 and 2007.
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