ATLANTA — Rico Carty, the Atlanta Braves' hall of fame player, passed away on Sunday, according to the team via X.
"Few players in franchise history connected with Braves fans like Rico Carty," the team posted. The organization went on to describe Carty as "a fan-favorite almost instantly after the club arrived in Atlanta from Milwaukee in 1966, Rico left an indelible mark."
Carty is also credited with the club's first-ever hit in the city of Atlanta. He was a 1970 National League All-Star and a 2023 Braves Hall of Fame inductee.
The team concluded by adding, "his unforgettable smile and generous nature will be sorely missed."
