Tom Seaver, the Hall of Famer for the Mets and their one of most iconic stars as their greatest pitcher has been diagnosed with Dementia. The news was announced on Thursday this week by Seaver’s family in a statement with Baseball Hall of Fame.
The announcement stated as follows,
“Tom will continue to work in his beloved vineyard at his California home, but has chosen to completely retire from public life. The family is deeply appreciative of those who have supported Tom throughout his career, on and off the field, and who do so now by honoring his request for privacy. We join Tom in sending warmest regards to everyone.”
The news is very heartbreaking for the fans.
74 years old Seaver in past has been responsible for the new identity of Mets in MLB after he turned the lovable loser to Championship winners for the 1969 World Series championship. The team had earlier planned of celebrating Seaver’s career as a centerpiece for their 50-year reunion event. However in the light of the following event, family says this might not be possible.
Seaver had been the winner of 311 games along with winning three Cy Young Awards. Other than that he had also been the 12-time All-Star and five-time 20-game winner. In his 12 years career playing for Mets, Seaver won 198 games which also include him winning his career high of 25 games back in 1969.
He was nicknamed as Tom Terrific and one of the Hall of Famers Hank Aaron said that he was the greatest pitcher he had ever faced.
Seaver has been giving notions that he had been struggling with memory. He also said that he was terrified of this condition when his 7 years head vineyard worker came one day to his home and he did not know his name.
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