Always a feisty advocate for his pitchers and team, Carter, center, argues with home-plate umpire Bruce Froemming during a division playoff against the Phillies on Oct. 10, 1981, in Philadelphia. With Carter dominating behind and at the plate, Montreal made its only playoff appearance in franchise history in 1981; the team beat the Phillies in a special division-round series (a result of the strike-shortened season) before falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the league championship series.
Gary Carter: A Baseball Career in Photos
The Hall of Fame catcher's 21-year career included numerous awards and legendary moments