Tom Seaver was my idol growing up. As a little league, then high school and semi-pro pitcher, I literally tried to emulate his every characteristic and pitching motion too. But what I loved about this guy the most was he was maybe the best to have done it, yet he was a humble guy, a family man, and you cannot find one scandal under his name. I pray for him and his family, and thank him dearly for all the great memories he gave Mets fans of his generation for their years to come.
It's of course sad to hear of Tom's failing health, and with dementia it's almost a contradiction considering that he was always a highly intelligent and articulate man who also happened to be the consummate, dedicated professional athlete who regarded his game as a religion. (Tom's old roomie Bud Harrelson is also suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.) Tom was also my baseball idol growing up as a Met fan and aspiring pitcher and like you, I imitated his pitching motion to the max. Tom was and will always be the most memorable and beloved player in Met history. I remember the caption with a picture of him in the '68 Yearbook stating "A Man For All Seasons". Tom was the embodiment of youthful talent, vigor and promise and he did not disappoint. I'd never imagined him ever retiring much less growing old. He surely never wanted to leave New York in '77 but the circumstances surrounding his relationship with owner M. Donald Grant, the team management's disinterest in building a winning team and the petty, tasteless words published by DAILY NEWS sportswriter Dick Young left no real alternative and ultimately it was the best for Tom, who would never have won his 300th game if he'd remained a Met at that point, which was a longshot at any rate that came about. I remember the '77 All-Star Game played at the newly-renovated Yankee Stadium where Tom appeared as a Cincinnati Red and when the team players were introduced before the start of the game, Tom received a standing ovation from the New York fans so prolonged that the introductions needed to be delayed. After the Mets let Tom go, most fans lost interest and gave up on the team because Tom was the only bright hope left that was gone, until the Mets brought him back for the '83 season only to lose him again by foolishly leaving him off the protected list as a draft, but at that time the Mets' star as a contender was rising once again with the likes of Darryl Strawberry Dwight Gooden and it's a shame that Tom lost the chance to contribute to the mid-'80's Mets and '86 Championship, which would have been the cherry on the cake of a fabulous New York sports career. It's sad to learn of Tom's impending demise but the final word is that it has not been in vain. Thank you.
My Mom passed away from it a few years ago so Nick I know very well. So this "official diagnosis" with Mr Seaver hits very close to home for me. And I am a Yankee fan saying. Damn and screw you Dementia. Prayers and Best Wishes to Tom and the Seaver family as this battle this horrible disease. And just like other major deadly diseases such as cancer and AIDS/HIV, why are the world governments including here in the US not spending tens of Billions more Dollars to find a cure instead of wars?
Same. Grandfather passed away from dementia and alzheimers a few years ago and it was and is the hardest time of my life, seeing a family member go threw that
The Tom Seaver I remember as a young Yankees fan was the late 80’s early 90’s WPIX commentator with Phil Rizzuto, Bobby Murcer. Great memories. So much fun on air. The good old days. One of my favorites. Thoughts and prayers for Tom and his family.
Tom Seaver is one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Loved it when he came to L.A. with the Mets to play the Dodgers. A very much respected competitor. Sending prayers and best wishes to Tom and his family.
Was a Yankee fan but Seaver was my favorite pitcher. I was 12 when he came back for a 1 year 2nd stint with the Mets in 83 and on a Sunday afternoon saw him pitch against another future HOF Phil Niekro of the Braves. Was a great pitchers game. This news makes me feel sad & old. :(
Same here. I was a Yankee nut growing up......devout Met hater. I was 10 years old in 1969....rooting against the Mets in World Series. Same thing for 1973. But I loved watching Tom pitch. He had a textbook....picture perfect delivery. He even caught the ball back from the catcher a certain way....just above the left side of his waist. He was absolute perfection.
I wish this country was not so deeply divided now and our politicians could and would work together on this this issue. Tom had so much class it so sad to hear this news.
It must already be starting to get bad if he cant even appear at the anniversary. It's a horrible thing to hear anyone has this hideous disease and hopefully a cure is found soon
Tom may have good moments in between bad moments that I feel his family doesn't want to take a chance and have Tom out there. Tom and his family are class acts. God bless Tom and his family.
Grew up in north Jersey and my dad took me to first Mets game in 1972 at Shea. Fell in love with Mets that night and Tom was my first sports hero. Remember how devistated I was in 77 when he was traded. Now in North Carolina taking care of 87 year old dad who is in first stage of dementia so this really hits home. Prayers out to him and his family. Met fan forever👍‼️
I'm 52 now and I stopped at my moms while reading about Seaver and this dementia thing. My mom said, " Hey, we all get old and things happen. He's human, just like everyone else. Remember, Michael, there is only one God. " And I looked at her and said, "Yes, I know, and he wore number 41 on the back of his jersey. " That's the way I felt as a kid. He was a pitcher, not an position player. He played every 4th or 5th day. And still after 50 plus years, he is still the greatest Met ever. That's how great this guy was. I
Sorry it hear about Tom Seaver! One of the things I remember about Seaver is when he struck out the last 10 batters in a game. I also was at his 300th win at Yankee Stadium.
Prayers for Tom Terrific.Im a yankee fan and never saw him pitch in his prime.i was born in 1974.but I knew so much of him because my dad was a die hard mets fan.but I do remember seeing him win his 300th game against my yankees.its sad what ges going threw.Godbless you seaver.
I'm old enough to remember Tom Seaver when he pitched for the Mets. I had an aunt that had dementia. Toward the end she couldn't recognize her own children.
I remember my dad telling me that 25 years ago when he went to visit his grandma she didn't even recognize him anymore, and a few months later she didn't remember who he was.
God man , we have to pray for our loved ones and not take life for granted for one minute, time flies and people don't realize that , we have to enjoy our life ,go outside and create memories that will be with us till we die , enough is enough , go make sure your family members are healthy and happy then do what you gotta do to make their life and your life as good as possible , live your life
My mother who was Nicaraguan grew up in NY and when she told me about baseball, she told me Tom Seaver is one of the greatest Americans that ever played the game of baseball. My mother raised me to be an American first and root for the NY Mets because she said the ticker tape parade in 1969 was the greatest day of her life. This is sad news and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Seaver family.
I cannot say just how sad this is . Growing up in the New York city metro area in the early 70s . Flipping baseball cards and trying to get the Tom Seaver special card with him in the wind up , which was so rare . Looking at his numbers , it is unbelievable how terrific he really was . Even today , Mets management could fuck up a wet dream . So where is the Tom Seaver statue , assholes ?
I'd be interested to know if Mr. Seaver played collision sports, or only baseball? Lou Gehrig played football for Columbia and had knockout concussions, before joining the Yankees. Then he got the ALS that came to bear his Eponym (as did Catfish Hunter, and Steve Hawkins.) NFL players are about four times more likely to get ALS! Both NCAA and NFL players, of course, have high rates of CTE dementia.
This is very sad news to hear about Tom Seaver. I'm in Western Canada and my own father has dementia which is progressing. I've been a loyal Mets fan 1983 and alzheimers and dementia is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. From my family I wish the Seaver family all the best as they deal with this challenge.
Sad to hear the news about the Franchise Mr. Met Tom Seaver having dementia. As a Yankees fan I will always remember Tom Terrific in the Yankees broadcast booth along with the scooter Phil Rizzuto. Get well soon. :)
Low-dose lithium and Cannabis help, as does Magnesium Salicylate (a progenitor of aspirin.) The Mediterranean Diet can prevent or slow the appearance of Alzheimer's.
Tom Terrific was a special player. Life is a Tragedy. " Even the greatest, sometimes must fall, Comanche the brave horse, you gave your all." J. Horton.
I’m embarrassed that it took this to really look up his career. Back then it was strictly American League for me until W.S. Even though he finished out on Red Sox he retired at the end of 1986.
Your post is absolutely classless ! Leave politics OUT of it !!! Tom Seaver is one of the all time greats ! He, his wife, and daughters are dealing with an incurable darkness. I know how this malady goes. It's a terrible place. Think ! And maybe man up and make an apologetic post. Seaver meant much to baseball and to New York fans especially.
Brent Shira I hope no one in your family ever becomes afflicted with this terrible condition because they will have an insensitive, uncaring jerk as a relative.
Tom Seaver was my idol growing up. As a little league, then high school and semi-pro pitcher, I literally tried to emulate his every characteristic and pitching motion too. But what I loved about this guy the most was he was maybe the best to have done it, yet he was a humble guy, a family man, and you cannot find one scandal under his name. I pray for him and his family, and thank him dearly for all the great memories he gave Mets fans of his generation for their years to come.
It's of course sad to hear of Tom's failing health, and with dementia it's almost a contradiction considering that he was always a highly intelligent and articulate man who also happened to be the consummate, dedicated professional athlete who regarded his game as a religion. (Tom's old roomie Bud Harrelson is also suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.) Tom was also my baseball idol growing up as a Met fan and aspiring pitcher and like you, I imitated his pitching motion to the max. Tom was and will always be the most memorable and beloved player in Met history. I remember the caption with a picture of him in the '68 Yearbook stating "A Man For All Seasons". Tom was the embodiment of youthful talent, vigor and promise and he did not disappoint. I'd never imagined him ever retiring much less growing old. He surely never wanted to leave New York in '77 but the circumstances surrounding his relationship with owner M. Donald Grant, the team management's disinterest in building a winning team and the petty, tasteless words published by DAILY NEWS sportswriter Dick Young left no real alternative and ultimately it was the best for Tom, who would never have won his 300th game if he'd remained a Met at that point, which was a longshot at any rate that came about. I remember the '77 All-Star Game played at the newly-renovated Yankee Stadium where Tom appeared as a Cincinnati Red and when the team players were introduced before the start of the game, Tom received a standing ovation from the New York fans so prolonged that the introductions needed to be delayed. After the Mets let Tom go, most fans lost interest and gave up on the team because Tom was the only bright hope left that was gone, until the Mets brought him back for the '83 season only to lose him again by foolishly leaving him off the protected list as a draft, but at that time the Mets' star as a contender was rising once again with the likes of Darryl Strawberry Dwight Gooden and it's a shame that Tom lost the chance to contribute to the mid-'80's Mets and '86 Championship, which would have been the cherry on the cake of a fabulous New York sports career. It's sad to learn of Tom's impending demise but the final word is that it has not been in vain. Thank you.
prayers for the Seaver family.
Dementia is absolutely awful. A family member of mine has it and it’s painful to watch what they are going through.
My Mom passed away from it a few years ago so Nick I know very well. So this "official diagnosis" with Mr Seaver hits very close to home for me. And I am a Yankee fan saying. Damn and screw you Dementia. Prayers and Best Wishes to Tom and the Seaver family as this battle this horrible disease. And just like other major deadly diseases such as cancer and AIDS/HIV, why are the world governments including here in the US not spending tens of Billions more Dollars to find a cure instead of wars?
Same. Grandfather passed away from dementia and alzheimers a few years ago and it was and is the hardest time of my life, seeing a family member go threw that
@@Ricanson21 I am sorry Bro. At least we know firsthand the horrors of this disease. When its my time to die this is 1 alignment I hope to never have.
@@americangiant1003 M.Donald Grant went senile long before Seaver did.
The Tom Seaver I remember as a young Yankees fan was the late 80’s early 90’s WPIX commentator with Phil Rizzuto, Bobby Murcer. Great memories. So much fun on air. The good old days. One of my favorites. Thoughts and prayers for Tom and his family.
sadly 75 year old Tom seaver has died, RIP a legend forever
So Sad R.I.P Tom Seaver, Much Love And Strength To Tom Wife And Kids
Baseball Is The Best Sport In The World
Thank you for addressing the need for research🙏🏻 It’s such a sad disease 😞 Tom is toughest guy I’ve ever known.
What a great great pitcher and competitor. God bless Tom and his family.
Tom Seaver is one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Loved it when he came to L.A. with the Mets to play the Dodgers. A very much respected competitor. Sending prayers and best wishes to Tom and his family.
Was a Yankee fan but Seaver was my favorite pitcher. I was 12 when he came back for a 1 year 2nd stint with the Mets in 83 and on a Sunday afternoon saw him pitch against another future HOF Phil Niekro of the Braves. Was a great pitchers game. This news makes me feel sad & old. :(
Same here. I was a Yankee nut growing up......devout Met hater. I was 10 years old in 1969....rooting against the Mets in World Series. Same thing for 1973. But I loved watching Tom pitch. He had a textbook....picture perfect delivery. He even caught the ball back from the catcher a certain way....just above the left side of his waist. He was absolute perfection.
RIP...great one...😢
I wish this country was not so deeply divided now and our politicians could and would work together on this this issue. Tom had so much class it so sad to hear this news.
It must already be starting to get bad if he cant even appear at the anniversary. It's a horrible thing to hear anyone has this hideous disease and hopefully a cure is found soon
Tom may have good moments in between bad moments that I feel his family doesn't want to take a chance and have Tom out there. Tom and his family are class acts. God bless Tom and his family.
Grew up in north Jersey and my dad took me to first Mets game in 1972 at Shea. Fell in love with Mets that night and Tom was my first sports hero. Remember how devistated I was in 77 when he was traded. Now in North Carolina taking care of 87 year old dad who is in first stage of dementia so this really hits home. Prayers out to him and his family. Met fan forever👍‼️
Rest In Peace to the legend.
Many prayers go out to a truly fine and great man in all aspects, not just as a pitcher. God keep him and his family in the Hollow of His Hand.
My father had Alzheimer's for nearly 5 years. He died on Memorial Day weekend at age 83. I pray for Tom and his family.
Tom seaver terrific forever
It hurts to hear this of someone who was such a fantastic talent.
"Seaver the Stopper".
The late 1960’s and 1970’s was one of the greatest eras for sports and one of the best shining stars
of baseball was Tom Seaver.
I'm 52 now and I stopped at my moms while reading about Seaver and this dementia thing. My mom said, " Hey, we all get old and things happen. He's human, just like everyone else. Remember, Michael, there is only one God. " And I looked at her and said, "Yes, I know, and he wore number 41 on the back of his jersey. " That's the way I felt as a kid. He was a pitcher, not an position player. He played every 4th or 5th day. And still after 50 plus years, he is still the greatest Met ever. That's how great this guy was. I
Sorry it hear about Tom Seaver! One of the things I remember about Seaver is when he struck out the last 10 batters in a game. I also was at his 300th win at Yankee Stadium.
Prayers for Tom Terrific.Im a yankee fan and never saw him pitch in his prime.i was born in 1974.but I knew so much of him because my dad was a die hard mets fan.but I do remember seeing him win his 300th game against my yankees.its sad what ges going threw.Godbless you seaver.
R.I.P.
I'm old enough to remember Tom Seaver when he pitched for the Mets. I had an aunt that had dementia. Toward the end she couldn't recognize her own children.
...and now he’s passed :-(
I remember my dad telling me that 25 years ago when he went to visit his grandma she didn't even recognize him anymore, and a few months later she didn't remember who he was.
I believe Bud Harrelson is also suffering from the same affliction.
Maybe he got CTE from being tackled by Pete Rose.
My heart is saddened. Tom is a class guy.
God man , we have to pray for our loved ones and not take life for granted for one minute, time flies and people don't realize that , we have to enjoy our life ,go outside and create memories that will be with us till we die , enough is enough , go make sure your family members are healthy and happy then do what you gotta do to make their life and your life as good as possible , live your life
This disease is not joke. My ex-wifes grandmother passed from it. Pat Summit here in Knoxville. Tom Terrific. Good luck to you Tom.
My mother who was Nicaraguan grew up in NY and when she told me about baseball, she told me Tom Seaver is one of the greatest Americans that ever played the game of baseball. My mother raised me to be an American first and root for the NY Mets because she said the ticker tape parade in 1969 was the greatest day of her life. This is sad news and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Seaver family.
Let us remember him the way he use to be, an incredible player.
I cannot say just how sad this is . Growing up in the New York city metro area in the early 70s . Flipping baseball cards and trying to get the Tom Seaver special card with him in the wind up , which was so rare . Looking at his numbers , it is unbelievable how terrific he really was . Even today , Mets management could fuck up a wet dream . So where is the Tom Seaver statue , assholes ?
I'd be interested to know if Mr. Seaver played collision sports, or only baseball? Lou Gehrig played football for Columbia and had knockout concussions, before joining the Yankees. Then he got the ALS that came to bear his Eponym (as did Catfish Hunter, and Steve Hawkins.) NFL players are about four times more likely to get ALS! Both NCAA and NFL players, of course, have high rates of CTE dementia.
This is very sad news to hear about Tom Seaver. I'm in Western Canada and my own father has dementia which is progressing. I've been a loyal Mets fan 1983 and alzheimers and dementia is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. From my family I wish the Seaver family all the best as they deal with this challenge.
Sad to hear the news about the Franchise Mr. Met Tom Seaver having dementia. As a Yankees fan I will always remember Tom Terrific in the Yankees broadcast booth along with the scooter Phil Rizzuto. Get well soon. :)
Low-dose lithium and Cannabis help, as does Magnesium Salicylate (a progenitor of aspirin.) The Mediterranean Diet can prevent or slow the appearance of Alzheimer's.
Tom Terrific was a special player. Life is a Tragedy. " Even the greatest, sometimes must fall, Comanche the brave horse, you gave your all." J. Horton.
Sorry typo meant fiscally responsible
RIP tom Seaver
This is sad
As a die hard mets fan im so sad to hear this news
I’m embarrassed that it took this to really look up his career. Back then it was strictly American League for me until W.S. Even though he finished out on Red Sox he retired at the end of 1986.
It's called the long goodbye........
MY mother has it.....sad
It's stuff that happens when you have lyme disease
This is just terrible
Seaver now has something in common with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Brent Shira Asshole
Your post is absolutely classless ! Leave politics OUT of it !!! Tom Seaver is one of the all time greats ! He, his wife, and daughters are dealing with an incurable darkness. I know how this malady goes. It's a terrible place. Think ! And maybe man up and make an apologetic post. Seaver meant much to baseball and to New York fans especially.
Brent Shira
I hope no one in your family ever becomes afflicted with this terrible condition because they will have an insensitive, uncaring jerk as a relative.
@@libtardlori7487 Well, at least you admit you are a libtard
@@LordofDublin4 A SMART person would have simply ignored my comment and moved on. Needless to say, you replied.