OTD 1985: Carter Hits Three Homers in San Diego

Two months earlier, Gary Carter tore the cartilage in his right knee. It forced him to skip the All-Star Game and nearly derailed his season as he contemplated surgery. Instead, Carter postponed any operation in favor of vying for the postseason, wore a brace, and opened up his stance to prevent further pain. By September, he was the Mets’ best power hitter while calling pitches for an...