Tom Seaver
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George Thomas Seaver, nicknamed "Tom Terrific" and "the Franchise", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Mets, Cinci
Seaver with the New York Mets, c. 1971
Seaver at Shea Stadium, 1974
Seaver throws the ceremonial first pitch before the final game at Shea Stadium on September 28, 2008.
Seaver at the 2011 Hall of Fame induction parade
New York Mets
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The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League East Divisi
Tom Seaver
…Terrific" and "the Franchise", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, and Boston Red Sox from 1967 to 1986. Commonly described as the most iconic player in Mets history, Seaver played…
William Shea was instrumental in returning National League baseball to New York City after five years of absence.
Shea Stadium was the Mets' home field from 1964 to 2008.
Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza in 1999