Tom Seaver Memorabilia & Collectibles

 

 

Major League Baseball’s former pitcher Tom Seaver was born on November 17, 1944 in Fresno California. He entered the major leagues in 1967 and announced his retirement in 1986.

 

Known to the public as “Tom Terrific” and “The Franchise,” Seaver is a National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee (1992) making the Tom Seaver autographed baseball a gem, to numerous fans. His pitching power was sharpened when he entered the University of Southern California. In 1996, he was a first pick in the overall draft by the Atlanta Braves. However, he failed to play in the team as his contract was voided by Baseball Commissioner William Eckert due to some reasons Seaver’s father found unfair. Later on, it was the New York Mets who won his signing rights after meeting the Braves’ terms. Joining the Mets in 1967, Seaver who has the Tom Seaver autographed baseball as a cool item to collect, helped the team win 16 games – he was subsequently rewarded with a National Rookie of the Year award and a 1967 All-Star game. 1969 has been a fruitful season for the Mets with Seaver around. Climbing from the bottom of the National League, the Mets bagged their first World Series victory. Seaver then received his first National League Cy Young Award, followed by a Hickok Belt as Top Professional Athlete of the Year, and a Sportsman of the Year recognition given by the Sports Illustrated magazine.

 

Seaver continued reaping success in his baseball career and gained more recognition. After playing with the Mets, he also played for the Cininnati Reds, Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox.  

 

Avail of Tom Seaver autographed baseball, photos, jersey, and other merchandise at Sportsmemorabilia.com. Errors in spelling his name are Tom Saver, Seaver, Sever, Savear, and Saever.