Former Red Sox Bernie Carbo Loved His Drugs

by Randy Booth on Apr 1, 2010 7:19 PM EDT in News

I'm not sure how he did it, but Bernie Carbo definitely played every game of his MLB career high:

Bernie Carbo launched the greatest pinch-hit home run in Red Sox history. He admitted he was high on drugs during the 1975 World Series.

"I probably smoked two joints, drank about three or four beers, got to the ballpark, took some [amphetamines], took a pain pill, drank a cup of coffee, chewed some tobacco, had a cigarette, and got up to the plate and hit,’’ Carbo said.

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"I threw away my career,’’ said Carbo, 62. "If I knew Jesus Christ was my savior at 17, I would have been one heck of a ballplayer, a near Hall of Famer. Instead, I wanted to die.’’

Drugs, alcohol, and temptation were his downfall.

"I played every game high,’’ he said. "I was addicted to anything you could possibly be addicted to. I played the out field sometimes where it looked like the stars were falling from the sky."

Good for you, Carbo ... question mark?

At least he is "saved" now. He found Jesus and things are going good for The Carb after 15 years of being clean.

And now it's your turn: insert whatever joke you want to make HERE.

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OK Carbo, what's with the coffee?

“I probably smoked two joints, drank about three or four beers, got to the ballpark, took some [amphetamines], took a pain pill, drank a cup of coffee, chewed some tobacco, had a cigarette, and got up to the plate and hit,’’ Carbo said.

by dsharp on Apr 1, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions

"And now it's your turn: insert whatever joke you want to make HERE."

Yes, the man has been candid and open about some deeply painful and embarrassing issues. The thing to do now is mock him.

by Mister Snitch on Apr 1, 2010 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

+1

Stupid Bernie.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Apr 2, 2010 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Fine With Me

He told the truth, that is all that matters to me. He had a problem and worked on it and now is telling his story. A lot of greats were boozers and like their uppers. At this point who cares? I’d rather this than Bonds and Clemens in DENIAL!

by BobC on Apr 1, 2010 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

Way to go Bernie. I will never forget that home run @ the age of eleven and keep strong in what your doing now. Who cares what you did then, it’s what we are doing now with our lives that counts. That is why it is called the past. I may have never hit a home run like you did, but I sure relate with the rest of where you’ve been and I’m with you and happier than most. Yea that’s right happier than most. Go ahead mock me too it won’t matter I’ll just smile and wave. A fan for life.

by Cathy Steullet on Apr 1, 2010 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

You mean this one?

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 1, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Glad to hear it

I’ve been reading Game Six.
I’m not sure what we’re supposed to joke about. It is sad that so many used drugs during that era (in the NBA too). Perhaps some of the people here dislike matters of faith. Many don’t.
He was honest about some very difficult issues, yet didn’t blame others for his choices. He now wants to make a difference. I think that is great.

"simul justus et peccator"

by cavman on Apr 1, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions