Tom Seaver
Baseball pitcher, 3-time Cy Young Award winner
Born
November 17th, 1944
80 years ago
Died
August 31st, 2020
4 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Esteemed as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, this individual played primarily for the New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds. A prominent figure in Major League Baseball, he made his debut in 1967 and quickly established a reputation for his exceptional skills on the mound. Achieving multiple All-Star selections, this player was instrumental in leading the Mets to their first World Series championship in 1969. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he also garnered three Cy Young Awards for his outstanding performance. After retirement, he continued to contribute to the sport as a broadcaster and mentor to young players.
Led the New York Mets to the 1969 World Series title
Won three Cy Young Awards
Selected as an All-Star 12 times
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