Tom Seaver Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
TOM SEAVER
Born: November 17, 1944 in Fresno, California
Full name George Thomas Seaver
Born November 17, 1944, Fresno, California
First Game: April 13, 1967; Final Game: September 19, 1986
Bat: Right Throw: Right Height: 6' 1" Weight: 195
Selected to the Hall of Fame in 1992
Named NL Cy Young Award Winner by Baseball Writers' Association of America (1969, 1973 and 1975)
Named NL Pitcher of the Year by The Sporting News (1969 and 1975)
Named NL Rookie of the Year by Baseball Writers' Association of America (1967)
Named right-handed pitcher on The Sporting News NL All-Star Team (1969, 1973, 1975 and 1981)
TOM SEAVER
This article was written by Maxwell Kates and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
4,256. 755. 5,714. 511. .366.As baseball has often been described as a game of numbers, fans, reporters, and students of the game would most certainly recognize the preceding list of significant digits. They are career accomplishments forever linked to the respective immortals Pete Rose, Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan, Cy Young, and Ty Cobb. To that list, another number should be added to commemorate a feat of equal important to longevity in base hits, home runs, strikeouts, wins, and batting average.
98.8.
On January 7, 1992, that was the percentage by which Tom Seaver was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. No player has ever received a higher approval rating by the Baseball Writers Association of America, not even Cobb. Few players were ever more connected as a "franchise" player than Tom Terrific with the New York Mets. No member of the team was as intricately associated with their meteoric rise from cellar dwellers to world champions. Seaver was an immediate success upon arriving in New York in 1967. His miracle season of 1969 was highlighted by the game of his career against the divisional rival Chicago Cubs. He continued to pitch brilliantly in the 1970s, fanning 10 consecutive Padres in a game, collecting 200 strikeouts for nine straight seasons, and becoming the first right-hander win three Cy Young Awards. Then, at the height of Seaver's game in 1977, an ugly contract squabble led to what became known as the Midnight Massacre, a trade to the Cincinnati Reds that devastated the Mets and drove countless fans away from Shea Stadium. After five years of exile in the Queen City, Seaver returned to Queens in 1983. Although he wore socks of different color schemes toward the end of his career, he saved his final crowning achievement for the New York fans to enjoy.
George Thomas Seaver was born on November 17, 1944, in Fresno, California. His mother, Betty, was a homemaker and his father, Charles, was an executive with the Bonner Packing Company, which harvested and shipped raisins to all corners of the country. The Seavers were an athletically minded family. Charles had been a Walker Cup golfer in his youth, while swimming, volleyball, and surfing were also represented in the family.
Born November 17, 1944, Fresno, California
First Game: April 13, 1967; Final Game: September 19, 1986
Bat: Right Throw: Right Height: 6' 1" Weight: 195
Selected to the Hall of Fame in 1992
Named NL Cy Young Award Winner by Baseball Writers' Association of America (1969, 1973 and 1975)
Named NL Pitcher of the Year by The Sporting News (1969 and 1975)
Named NL Rookie of the Year by Baseball Writers' Association of America (1967)
Named right-handed pitcher on The Sporting News NL All-Star Team (1969, 1973, 1975 and 1981)
TOM SEAVER
This article was written by Maxwell Kates and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
4,256. 755. 5,714. 511. .366.As baseball has often been described as a game of numbers, fans, reporters, and students of the game would most certainly recognize the preceding list of significant digits. They are career accomplishments forever linked to the respective immortals Pete Rose, Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan, Cy Young, and Ty Cobb. To that list, another number should be added to commemorate a feat of equal important to longevity in base hits, home runs, strikeouts, wins, and batting average.
98.8.
On January 7, 1992, that was the percentage by which Tom Seaver was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. No player has ever received a higher approval rating by the Baseball Writers Association of America, not even Cobb. Few players were ever more connected as a "franchise" player than Tom Terrific with the New York Mets. No member of the team was as intricately associated with their meteoric rise from cellar dwellers to world champions. Seaver was an immediate success upon arriving in New York in 1967. His miracle season of 1969 was highlighted by the game of his career against the divisional rival Chicago Cubs. He continued to pitch brilliantly in the 1970s, fanning 10 consecutive Padres in a game, collecting 200 strikeouts for nine straight seasons, and becoming the first right-hander win three Cy Young Awards. Then, at the height of Seaver's game in 1977, an ugly contract squabble led to what became known as the Midnight Massacre, a trade to the Cincinnati Reds that devastated the Mets and drove countless fans away from Shea Stadium. After five years of exile in the Queen City, Seaver returned to Queens in 1983. Although he wore socks of different color schemes toward the end of his career, he saved his final crowning achievement for the New York fans to enjoy.
George Thomas Seaver was born on November 17, 1944, in Fresno, California. His mother, Betty, was a homemaker and his father, Charles, was an executive with the Bonner Packing Company, which harvested and shipped raisins to all corners of the country. The Seavers were an athletically minded family. Charles had been a Walker Cup golfer in his youth, while swimming, volleyball, and surfing were also represented in the family.
1976 The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People (Performer), 1979 1979 National League Championship Series (in person), 1977 1977 World Series (in person), 1976 The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People (in person), 1973 1973 World Series (in person), 1970 1970 MLB All-Star Game (in person), 1969 The Kraft Music Hall (in person), 1967 1967 MLB All-Star Game (in person), 2003 100 Years of the World Series (Other), 2012 Studio 42 with Bob Costas (in person), 2007 The Bronx Is Burning (in person), 2002 ESPN SportsCentury (in person), 1986 An Amazin' Era (in person), 1983 Saturday Night Live (in person), 1980 1980 World Series (in person), 1979 The American Sportsman (in person), 1977 1977 MLB All-Star Game (in person), 1970 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (in person), 2013 TORC: Live on Speed (Camera / Electrical Department), 2010 The Last Play at Shea (in person), 1982 1982 World Series (in person), 1981 1981 MLB All-Star Game (in person), 1976 1976 National League Championship Series (in person), 1973 1973 National League Championship Series (in person), 1969 1969 World Series (in person), 1969 1969 National League Championship Series (in person), 1968 1968 MLB All-Star Game (in person), 2009-2011 Prime 9 (Other), 2010 30 for 30 (Other), 2001 Boston Red Sox: 100 Years of Baseball History (Other), 1969 The Ed Sullivan Show (in person), 2013 2013 MLB All-Star Game (in person), 1989 An Amazin Era: Revised and u_pdated (in person), 1989 1989 National League Championship Series (in person), 1989 1989 MLB All-Star Game (in person), 1981 1981 National League Championship Series (in person), 1976 1976 MLB All-Star Game (in person), 1975 1975 MLB All-Star Game (in person), 1973 1973 MLB All-Star Game (in person), 1969 The Joe Namath Show (in person)
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TOM "TOM TERRIFIC" SEAVER Baseball signed by the Hall of Famer "HOF'92", with PSA/DNA authentication sticker affixed with an overall grade of 9.5 Baseball signed: "Tom Seaver/HOF'92" in blue ink. 2½-inch diameter baseball. read more...Sale Price $204.00
$240.00
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TOM SEAVER National League (Feeney) baseball, signed in blue ink on the sweet spot Baseball signed: "Tom Seaver". Rawlings Official National League Baseball, Charles S. Feeney, President. read more...Sale Price $153.00
$180.00
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TOM "TOM TERRIFIC" SEAVER The Hall of Fame pitcher signs in blue ink on the sweet spot, sealed in PSA/DNA cube with authentication label and an overall grade of 9.5. Baseball signed: "Tom Seaver" in blue ink. Rawlings Official Major League Official Baseball, Allan H. Selig, Commissioner, signed in blue ink on the sweet spot. read more...Sale Price $340.00
$400.00
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TOM SEAVER National League (Feeney) Baseball, signed in the sweet spot Baseball signed: "Tom Seaver". Rawlings Official National League Baseball, Charles S. Feeney, President. Pitcher Tom Seaver (b. 1944), with a 25-7 record and a 2. read more...Sale Price $204.00
$240.00
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TOM SEAVER Rare signature "Tom Terrific Seaver", in blue ink on the sweet spot, encased in PSA/DNA cube with authentication label and an overall grade of 9.5. Baseball signed: "Tom Terrific Seaver", Rawlings Official Major League baseball, Allan H. Selig, Commissioner, signed in blue ink on the sweet spot. read more...Sale Price $340.00
$400.00
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TOM SEAVER 16x20 image in Mets uniform, citing his Hall of Fame year, attached to foam board of same size Photograph signed: "Tom Seaver/HOF '92". B/w, 16x20, affixed to foam board of same dimensions. Pitcher Tom Seaver (b. 1944), with a 25-7 record and a 2. read more...Sale Price $480.00
$600.00
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TOM SEAVER Signed 11x14 sepia photo, shown throwing in Mets uniform at a Spring Training venue Photograph signed: "Tom Seaver". Sepia 11x14. Winner of 311 read more...Sale Price $340.00
$400.00
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TOM SEAVER Black and white photograph of Seaver wearing a Cincinnati Reds cap Photograph signed: "Tom Seaver". Color, 8x10. Winner of 311 games in a 20-year big league career read more...Sale Price $102.00
$120.00
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TOM SEAVER The Hall of Famer is shown throwing a pitch wearing a 1980's Chicago White Sox uniform. Photograph signed: "Tom Seaver". Color, 8x10. Winner of 311 games in a 20-year read more...Sale Price $102.00
$120.00
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Limited edition 1992 Hall of Fame induction bat signed "HOF '92" in gold ink by Seaver, engraved with the names of all four 1992 inductees read more...Sale Price $280.00
$450.00
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TOM SEAVER Adirondack "Big Stick" bat, signed on the barrel Baseball Bat signed: "Tom Seaver". Adirondack P302 "Big Stick" bat, signed on the barrel. read more...Sale Price $382.50
$450.00
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TOM SEAVER Tom Seaver, "The Franchise", signs a copy of his 1969 New York Mets jersey. Jersey signed: "Tom Seaver/#41". Copy of Seaver's 1969 New York Mets jersey from the "Cooperstown Authentic Collection" by Mitchell & Ness, Philadelphia, Pa. "100th Anniversary" patch on right sleeve, Mets logo on left sleeve. read more...Sale Price $960.00
$1,200.00
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TOM SEAVER The Hall of Fame Mets pitcher signs on the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium. Program signed: "Tom Seaver", 2 pages, 8½x11. Signed on the front cover of the program for the Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium on July 23, 1988. read more...Sale Price $102.00
$120.00
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TOM SEAVER Program from the 50th anniversary of the Baseball Hall of Fame, signed on the front cover by the three-time Cy Young Award winner. Program signed: "Tom Seaver", 30 pages, 8x10. read more...Sale Price $136.00
$160.00
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TOM SEAVER The Hall of Fame pitcher signs a Limited Edition envelope honoring Lou Gehrig and benefiting the National ALS Foundation Special Cover signed: "Tom Seaver", 6½x3¾. Limited Edition envelope honoring Lou Gehrig and benefiting the National ALS Foundation, Inc. read more...Sale Price $76.50
$90.00
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BASEBALL: 3,000 STRIKEOUTS Ten baseball players that have reached 3,000 strikeouts sign a color 30x24 numbered 29out of 100 limited edition print Printed Image signed: read more...Sale Price $1,440.00
$1,800.00
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Only 24 Major League pitchers have 300 or more wins. This baseball has the signatures of five of them: Steve Carlton, Greg Maddux, Phil Niekro, Tom Seaver and Don Sutton, encased in PSA/DNA cube with authentication sticker read more...Sale Price $960.00
$1,200.00
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BASEBALL: 300 WINS. Some of the greatest pitchers in baseball history sign this official baseball ball Official Ball American League, Bobby Brown, PRES., signed by pitchers who read more...Sale Price $720.00
$900.00
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BASEBALL: 300 WINS Eight Hall of Fame pitchers sign this offcial baseball ball Official William D. White National League Baseball signed by pitchers who have won at least 300 games: read more...Sale Price $720.00
$900.00
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300 CAREER WINS: TOM SEAVER, NOLAN RYAN, WARREN SPAHN, STEVE CARLTON, PHIL NIEKRO, EARLY WYNN, DON SUTTON and GAYLORD PERRY Official American League Bobby Brown Baseball signed in blue ink by the following pitchers who had 300 or more career wins: read more...Sale Price $800.00
$1,000.00
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PITCHING ACES: WYNN, SPAHN, CARLTON, RYAN, NIEKRO, SEAVER, PERRY AND SUTTON Eight Hall of Famers who won over 300 games sign a pitching rubber Pitching rubber signed: "Phil read more...Sale Price $640.00
$800.00
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CINCINNATI REDS. Official Feeney National League Baseball signed: "Frank Pastore", "Ron Oester", "Joe Price", "Tom Seaver", "Tom Lawless", "Wayne Krenchicki", "Ben Hayes", "Duane Walker", read more...Sale Price $340.00
$400.00
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1980 CINCINNATI REDS Ball was signed during Spring Training by 22 team members Baseball signed: "Tom Seaver" (sweet spot), "Geoff Combe", "Ray read more...Sale Price $340.00
$400.00
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1983 CINCINNATI REDS Various team members sign this official National League ball Baseball Signed: “Johnny Bench”, “Charlie Liebrandt” read more...Sale Price $540.00
$675.00
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1982 CINCINNATI REDS Members of the team pen their names on this official National League ball Baseball Signed: "Tom Lawless", "Mario Soto", "Joe read more...Sale Price $408.00
$480.00
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BASEBALL HALL OF FAME 14x11 canvas with official Hall of Fame emblem, signed in blue ink by 11 players and one manager enshrined there between 1973 and 2005 Signatures: read more...Sale Price $480.00
$600.00
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RICHARD NIXON and TOM SEAVER 11x14 photograph showing Seaver at Shea Stadium, signed by President Richard M. Nixon and the Hall of Famer Photograph signed: "Richard Nixon" and "Tom Seaver/7.24.88". Color, 11x14. read more...Sale Price $480.00
$600.00
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NEW YORK METS Signed by the 1969 World Champions! Baseball signed: 16 members of the 1969 World Champion New York Mets: Baseball Hall of Famers Tom read more...Sale Price $960.00
$1,200.00
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NEW YORK METS: 1969 "The Miracle Mets". Signed by 17 members of the 1969 World Champion New York Mets. Official National League William D. White baseball signed: Baseball Hall of Famers read more...Sale Price $960.00
$1,200.00
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NEW YORK METS (1969) Mets batting helmet signed by 23 members of the World Championship team Helmet signed by 23 team members: Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Donn Clendenon (adding "69 W. S. MVP"), Jerry Grote, Jerry Koosman, J. C. read more...Sale Price $1,200.00
$1,500.00
