Carlton Fisk is one of the most memorable and beloved players in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. He was an American professional baseball player who played the majority of his career with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. An iconic figure in the history of the game, Fisk is most famous for the iconic home run he hit in the 1975 World Series.

Fisk was a talented player from the start, and he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1967. He made his major-league debut in 1969 and quickly established himself as one of the best catchers in the league. He was a seven-time All-Star, won three Gold Glove Awards, and was named the American League's Rookie of the Year in 1972.

Fisk was a powerful hitter who finished his career with a total of 376 home runs, good for 16th all-time among catchers. He was also an excellent defensive player, and he led the American League in caught-stealing percentage five times. He was also an excellent leader, and he was named captain of the Red Sox in 1981.

Fisk's most iconic moment came in the 1975 World Series when he hit a dramatic home run in the 12th inning of Game 6 that clinched the series for the Red Sox. The image of Fisk waving the ball fair is one of the most iconic moments in baseball history.

Fisk's career ended in 1993 after 24 seasons in the majors. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000 and his number 27 was retired by the Red Sox in 2000. Fisk will always be remembered as one of the greatest catchers in baseball history.

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