1975 World Series. He states, "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." It was not just a one-time binge, however. In the same article, Carbo states, "I played every game high. I was addicted to anything you could possibly be addicted to. I played the outfield sometimes where it looked like the stars were falling from the sky." "I threw away my career", said Carbo. "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." Carbo was out of baseball by age 33. After baseball After retiring, he spent time as a hairdresser. He has since become a born again Christian. In 1993, he founded the evangelical organization "Diamond Club Ministry." and now spends his time ministering to families and their children through his love for the game. He says he has not used drugs or alcohol in over fifteen years. On November 10, 2004, he was inducted to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame. See also The Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award Sources The ESPN Baseball Encyclopedia – Gary Gillette, Peter Gammons, Pete Palmer. Publisher: Sterling Publishing, 2005. Format: Paperback, 1824pp. Language: English. Baseball's 25 Greatest Moments The Red Sox may not have won the 1975 World Series. But they certainly did not lose. The Sporting News Cleaned-Up Hitter References External links Bernie Carbo Webpage https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001078563115#!/pages/Bernie-Carbo/136839046351460 1947 births Living people Boston Red Sox players Cincinnati Reds players Cleveland Indians players Major League Baseball designated hitters Baseball players from Detroit Major League Baseball right fielders Milwaukee Brewers players Sportspeople from Livonia, Michigan Pittsburgh Pirates players St. Louis Cardinals players Minor league baseball managers Tampa Tarpons (1957–1987) players Peninsula Grays players Knoxville Smokies players Asheville Tourists players Indianapolis Indians players Evansville Triplets players Winter Haven Super Sox players American Association (1902–1997) MVP Award winners Converts to evangelical Christianity American evangelicals