Tom Seaver, arguably the best Met ever, passes away from #COVID19, dementia complications https://t.co/SRTjMrSovM via @northjersey @JustinCToscano— John Connolly (@JohnConnolly_22) September 3, 2020
— Michael Baron (@michaelgbaron) September 3, 2020
Official statement from the #Mets on the passing of Tom Seaver. #RIP41 pic.twitter.com/tWTxQWlk1o
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 3, 2020
Here is a statement from Rob Manfred on the passing of Tom Seaver #MLB #Mets pic.twitter.com/MD6aipS2DX— Michael Baron (@michaelgbaron) September 3, 2020
Everyone knows he was a great pitcher. But he was an even greater person. RIP to my friend Tom! pic.twitter.com/S7lRXhJ50r— Dwight Gooden (@DocGooden16) September 3, 2020
— D.J. Short (@djshort) September 3, 2020
Game 4 1969 World Series. Tom Seaver’s brilliance defined for 10 innings at Shea Stadium in his prime. If you have the 3 hours tonight, watch his artistry. https://t.co/lQ4WeA169r #Mets
— Michael Baron (@michaelgbaron) September 3, 2020
Be kinda cool if the Mets all wore #41 for the last game of the season in honor of the Greatest Met. #LGM pic.twitter.com/IEHwm7l1lB
— Sports Sightings - 92 Mets Edition (@SportsSightings) September 3, 2020
Gutted. https://t.co/QUhoQuB8t4
— Metstradamus (@Metstradamus) September 3, 2020
"He was The Franchise, he is The Franchise, he always will be The Franchise. Tom Seaver is the New York Mets."@SteveGelbs reacts to the passing of Tom Seaver. pic.twitter.com/D4yXlNjEo3
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 3, 2020
We all only have one first hero. Thank you being more than I ever could have asked for, Tom Seaver. #Mets
— Mike Vaccaro (@MikeVacc) September 3, 2020
Tom Seaver, Fastball, Slider and Curveball (home plate view). #RIPTheFranchise pic.twitter.com/bo5qoy53NK
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 3, 2020
Ron Darling told this special story about a night when he had dinner with Tom Seaver.
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 3, 2020
Ron: "I was in your study and I saw drawers full of baseballs - 61 to be exact - what are those?"
Seaver: "Ah, those are the shutouts."pic.twitter.com/NMTjDBa8CT
Tom Seaver on Being a Pitcher. pic.twitter.com/5zBSBBPeXo
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) November 29, 2019
PHOTOS: Remembering the Hall of Fame career of Mets pitcher Tom Seaver https://t.co/ypZTJnmvlm
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) September 3, 2020
Back in that day we only cared about results and he provided them more reliably than anyone we'd ever seen. Contract disputes, off-field behavior and personality issues were never part of the conversation. He was a pro's pro and no one since then has been as much a part of the Mets foundation and history. He has always been missed and now even more so.
ReplyDeleteJohn From Albany called me with the sad news. I am out of pocket tonight so I am writing this on my phone, not my computer.
ReplyDeleteWe knew this would happen and we feared it would come before the statues.
Bastards.
Gil Hodges had my baseball heart but Tom Seaver had my soul.
Goodnight dear sir. Our friend Andy Carra will meet you at the gate for your ride home to imortality.
What a shame; he brought such joy to so many with his play on the field, contributing mightily to turning around a sad sack team into World Champions. I'm sorry that he didn't get to spend his entire career with the Mets, but even more so that his golden sunset couldn't have lasted a few decades longer. my condolences to his family, friends, and all Mets fans.
ReplyDeleteARGUABLY?????? Who’s arguing? I need to know.
ReplyDeleteTexas Gus you beat me to that comment. He was absolutely and undoubtedly the best Met ever. Shoulda been a 400 game winner. Nice to be great - and beloved. RIP.
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