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1939
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2024
Rico Carty Obituary
Rico Carty was a veteran Major League Baseball player best known for his time with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, winning the National League batting title in 1970 with a .366 average.
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Tony
March 14, 2025
To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person who played and loved the game. Mr. Rico Carty was a veteran Major League Baseball player best known for his time with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, winning the National League batting title in 1970 with a .366 average. He had a wonderful career in baseball. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Rico Carty. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Rico Carty. He had a tremendous career and accomplishment.
RB
December 2, 2024
A great ball player but even more. He overcame obstacles and never stopped trying to be the best he could be. An inspiration to so many. Prayers and deep condolences to the Carty family. So very sorry for your loss, may God be with you all to help you as you endure this very difficult time of your loss.
Mr. Jr.
November 28, 2024
My condolences.
RR
November 27, 2024
An incredible baseball player that had an amazing career, a great hitter. Sincere condolences to the Carty family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all to help you through such a very difficult time.
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