Remembering the Unforgettable: The Life and Legacy of Red Sox Star Dave McCarty
Dave McCarty, a beloved member of the Boston Red Sox’s 2004 World Series championship team, passed away at the age of 54. McCarty, who played first base and outfield for the Red Sox from 2003-05, died after suffering a cardiac event in Oakland. The Red Sox announced his passing on social media, expressing their condolences to his wife, Monica, and their children, Reid and Maxine.
McCarty was a first-round draft pick by the Minnesota Twins in 1991 and went on to have an illustrious MLB career playing for various teams, including the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Oakland A’s, and the Red Sox. During his time in Boston, McCarty played in 118 games over three seasons and had a .286/.355/.440 slash line with five home runs and 25 RBIs.
One of McCarty’s most memorable moments with the Red Sox was his walk-off home run against the Seattle Mariners in May 2004. This secured a thrilling 9-7 victory for Boston in the 12th inning. He also played a crucial role in helping the Red Sox break their storied World Series curse that year. After retiring as a player in 2005