About Tim McCarver
James Timothy McCarver was an American professional baseball catcher and television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1959 to 1980 for four teams, spending almost all of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. A two-time All-Star, he helped the Cardinals to the 1964 World Series title, batting.478 in the Series, including a three-run home run in the tenth inning to win Game 5. In 1966, he became the first catcher since the 19th century to lead the National League (NL) in triples with 13. McCarver was runner-up for the 1967 NL Most Valuable Player Award, behind teammate Orlando Cepeda, after batting.295 and leading NL catchers in assists and fielding percentage. Louis teammate Steve Carlton, becoming his regular catcher as the team won three division titles from 1976 to 1978. He eventually set a record by calling 23 World Series as well as 20 All-Star Games, earning three Emmy Awards in the process. After increased use as a pinch hitter in his last several seasons, in September 1980, McCarver became the 18th major league player to play in four decades.
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