Dave McCarty was an 11-season Major League Baseball veteran who won a World Series with the 2004 Red Sox, helping the team break its 86-year World Series drought.
- Died: April 19, 2024 (Who else died on April 19?)
- Details of death: Died in Oakland, California of a cardiac event at the age of 54.
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Dave McCarty’s legacy
Born in Houston, Dave McCarty was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 1991 and made his major league debut two years later. He was a journeyman player who spent time with seven different teams over the course of his 11-season career. He notched 36 career home runs and 362 hits in 1,493 career at-bats.
McCarty’s longest stint was also his most notable: He played three seasons with the Boston Red Sox, including the team’s 2004, curse-breaking World Series win. McCarty played first base and outfield, plus was part of the squad that broke the team’s 86-year championship drought. He retired after the 2005 season.
After retirement, McCarty spent several years as an analyst with NESN.
Tributes to Dave McCarty
Full obituary: ESPN
