Tom Seaver was signed by the Mets as an amateur free agent on April 3rd, 1966. He had previously been drafted by the Braves in the 10th round, but the contract was determined invalid by the commissioner's office. A special drawing was held between the Mets, Phillies and Indians, the winner won Seaver's contract. Miraculously the Mets came out on top, acquiring their ace and best pitcher ever. Over his 12 season Met career, Seaver pitched to a 198-124 record with a 2.57 ERA with 2,541 strikeouts in 3045.2 innings pitched. Tom, also known as "The Franchise" won the 1967 Rookie of the Year Award, three ERA titles, three Cy Young Awards, was voted to 12 all star games and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1992. I could go on about the "Midnight Massacre" or other details, but I will leave it here for now.
These baseballs were either purchased from collectors or off eBay. Tom hasn't signed for years, since being afflicted with Lyme Disease. I hope to expand my Seaver collection and add different varieties over the coming months.
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