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> 1970 Rookie of the Year, Bernie Carbo, to Speak in Hammond, Indiana
1970 Rookie of the Year, Bernie Carbo, to Speak in Hammond,
Indiana
Bernie Carbo was a journeyman outfielder who started his career with Cincinnati. He was the Reds’ number-one draft
pick in the inaugural 1965 draft, ahead of Johnny Bench. In his 1970 rookie season, Carbo was selected Rookie of the
Year by The Sporting News.In the 1975 World Series, the Reds were ahead, winning three of the first five games. In
Game 6, with two outs and two strikes in the 8th inning, Carbo’s pinch 3-run home run tied the score at 6-all, paving
the way for Carlton Fisk’s legendary game-winning homer in the bottom of the twelfth for a 7-6 Red Sox victory.
Carbo’s pinch homer was his second of the Series, tying a Series record.
As the path to fame often does, Carbo’s career bottomed out because of his alcoholism. Finally in 1993, after being
an alcoholic for 28 years, he entered rehab. Alcohol and drugs had nearly destroyed his life. While in rehab, he
became a born-again Christian. His life is back on track, he is clean, and he spends his time working with youth all
across America.
You can hear his amazing story of triumph over tragedy on Sunday, November 12, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist
Church, 473 Sibley Street, Hammond, Indiana, 46320. For more information, call 219-932-0711 or visit
www.fbchammond.com. There is no admission fee.
Contact:
Dan Wolfe
553 E. State Street
Hammond, Indiana 46430
Phone: (219) 932-0711
E-mail: dwolfemedia@yahoo.com |
