This autographed Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard has been personally hand-signed by Gary Edmund Carter of the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. This autograph is certified by Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA/DNA). It comes encapsulated and authenticated in the plastic case.Carter died on February 16, 2012, at the age of 57 of a Brain Tumor, on February 25, 2012, the Mets announced that they were adding a memorial patch to their uniforms in Carter's honor for the entire 2012 season. The patch features a black home plate with the number 8 and "KID" inscribed on it. On the Mets' 2012 opening day, the Carter family unveiled a banner with a similar design on the center field wall of Citi Field.