MLBPA Statement on the Passing of Rico Carty
November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024
NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- The Major League Baseball Players Association issued the following statement on Nov. 25, 2024:
The Players Association mourns the passing of Atlanta Braves legend Rico Carty at the age of 85.
Carty was one of the first groundbreaking Latino stars in the major leagues, and he established himself as a hero to millions in his native Dominican Republic, his hometown of San Pedro de Macoris, and the city of Atlanta, where he was a beloved fan favorite.< . . .
The Players Association mourns the passing of Atlanta Braves legend Rico Carty at the age of 85.
Carty was one of the first groundbreaking Latino stars in the major leagues, and he established himself as a hero to millions in his native Dominican Republic, his hometown of San Pedro de Macoris, and the city of Atlanta, where he was a beloved fan favorite.< . . .