I have the ticket stub in my hand right now from that game against the Pirates in 1975 when Tom struck out his 200th batter in a season for the Eighth (8) consecutive season. It was September 1, 1975, and it was a late afternoon 4:05 pm start. It was a Monday, and I was in "upper box"( upper deck obviously) and the ticket cost was: $4.00. Manny Sanguillen, the Pirate catcher was Tom's 200th victim. Sanguillen was a hacker and a very solid offensive hitter. Hit for a high average for a catcher. Manny only struck out 31 times in over 480 ABs that year. Very fitting that Tommy Terrific fanned Sanguillen for that stellar record!!!!
I was 9 when they won it in 69. I can still list their starting lineup and the numbers they wore that year. As well as many others on the team. Also can list the starting lineups for the Orioles and Cubs. (not all their numbers but many) George Thomas was my favorite player and I was heartbroken when he was traded.
I’m only 18 but i really enjoy the ‘70s era of pitching. Some true legends, like Seaver, Ryan, Carlton, Fergie Jenkins, are really underappreciated for how special they were on the mound.
The pitchers you mentioned are not under-appreciated. They are some of the best that ever lived. Seaver is recognized as an all-time great. Cartlon actually has more Cy Young awards than Seaver although Seaver really should have had 4 instead of 3. Ryan was gifted the greatest arm in the history of baseball. Jenkins pitched a ton of years and was. I believe, a decent year away from 300. Point being - they are not underappreciated. Seaver especially who one can argue might very well be a top 5 pitcher in MLB history.
Note in the '69 WS at about 21:37 about planes being mentioned...La Guardia Airport is just to the northwest of Shea Stadium and planes pass over then Shea and now Citi Field enroute to/from LGA.
Before my time as a fan (90s Mets fan here) but just looking at his numbers and his highlights, if I needed a guy to give me 7,8,9 solid innings a start, 35 starts a year over 15 years, I’m taking Seaver over anyone else without a second thought.
I remember when Tom threw that pitch @ 24.53 as I watch the game live on TV. He has a 2-1 lead and I believe he thought he gave up a Home, Run which would have won the game for the Astros. For bunches of years, I thought it was George Theodore who caught it against the wall. I'm a little surprised Kingman ran it down like that, which was a nice play. I was about 16 when this game was played and I couldn't understand why everyone acted like it was Seaver's last game with the Mets. Needless to say, I wasn't happy when he went to Cincinnati.
Arguably the best right handed pitcher since WW2 or pitcher period. Seaver won big with offenses that batted .220 -.230. He was the best and a real class act.
I do not think any team in any major sport has a more important, dominant franchise player in their history. There is not even a close second to Tom, my all time favorite player.
Tom Seaver was the greatest right hander in modern baseball history. Since the 1920's, only one right hander has won 300 games, got 3,000 strike outs and has a career ERA under 3.00 Those numbers can't be disputed.And he did it spending his first ten years with a bad Mets team, an average washed up Reds team for 5 years, back to a bad Mets team for a year and then 2 years with an average at best W white Sox team. Those are the facts!
He was but all a Jerk to fans always seems weird and blah personality my high school played in the same ballparks as white Sox spring training he acted like the fans did not matter and his ego was huge and a chip on his shoulder
George Brett too a total a hole made 3 million one year I asked for an autograph three diff times and he told me No I don’t sign cards no no no I missed school to see him it was spring training again those older players hurt their market
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He was one the greatest picture ever. Rest in Peace brother 😎
Greatest of all time
I have the ticket stub in my hand right now from that game against the Pirates in 1975 when Tom struck out his 200th batter in a season for the Eighth (8) consecutive season. It was September 1, 1975, and it was a late afternoon 4:05 pm start. It was a Monday, and I was in "upper box"( upper deck obviously) and the ticket cost was: $4.00. Manny Sanguillen, the Pirate catcher was Tom's 200th victim. Sanguillen was a hacker and a very solid offensive hitter. Hit for a high average for a catcher. Manny only struck out 31 times in over 480 ABs that year. Very fitting that Tommy Terrific fanned Sanguillen for that stellar record!!!!
My dad was 12 years old when the Mets won in 1969. He damn well remembers them like it was yesterday.
I am your father's age... most of us who grew up with this team have so many fond memories... forever a Mets' fan!
I was 9 when they won it in 69. I can still list their starting lineup and the numbers they wore that year. As well as many others on the team. Also can list the starting lineups for the Orioles and Cubs. (not all their numbers but many) George Thomas was my favorite player and I was heartbroken when he was traded.
That WPIX brought Lindsey Nelson in to call the end of Seaver’s 300th win… so, so great, and incredibly classy.
I’m only 18 but i really enjoy the ‘70s era of pitching. Some true legends, like Seaver, Ryan, Carlton, Fergie Jenkins, are really underappreciated for how special they were on the mound.
The pitchers you mentioned are not under-appreciated. They are some of the best that ever lived. Seaver is recognized as an all-time great. Cartlon actually has more Cy Young awards than Seaver although Seaver really should have had 4 instead of 3. Ryan was gifted the greatest arm in the history of baseball. Jenkins pitched a ton of years and was. I believe, a decent year away from 300. Point being - they are not underappreciated. Seaver especially who one can argue might very well be a top 5 pitcher in MLB history.
Don't forget Bob Gibson and Rollie Fingers! 😊
Those were guys that expected to go 9.
@@supobostarman Gibby was a sixties icon and was a master of throwing chin music.
9/1/75-I was there somewhere in the upper deck when Seaver set the consecutive 200K season mark #RIP41
Note in the '69 WS at about 21:37 about planes being mentioned...La Guardia Airport is just to the northwest of Shea Stadium and planes pass over then Shea and now Citi Field enroute to/from LGA.
R.I.P.: Tom “Terrific” Seaver 😢😢😢😢😢
He played a bit before my time but of everything I’ve heard and seen on film, he was one of the all time greats that. did everything with pure class.
Before my time as a fan (90s Mets fan here) but just looking at his numbers and his highlights, if I needed a guy to give me 7,8,9 solid innings a start, 35 starts a year over 15 years, I’m taking Seaver over anyone else without a second thought.
4:59. Look at the flawless delivery. Amazing.
I remember when Tom threw that pitch @ 24.53 as I watch the game live on TV. He has a 2-1 lead and I believe he thought he gave up a Home, Run which would have won the game for the Astros. For bunches of years, I thought it was George Theodore who caught it against the wall. I'm a little surprised Kingman ran it down like that, which was a nice play. I was about 16 when this game was played and I couldn't understand why everyone acted like it was Seaver's last game with the Mets. Needless to say, I wasn't happy when he went to Cincinnati.
Arguably the best right handed pitcher since WW2 or pitcher period. Seaver won big with offenses that batted .220 -.230. He was the best and a real class act.
Agrred. If he played for the Orioles, or the Big Red Machine during his prime, he would have probably been on pace to win 400 games.
Notice how his leg kick became a bit more pronounced later on. Flawless delivery
I do not think any team in any major sport has a more important, dominant franchise player in their history. There is not even a close second to Tom, my all time favorite player.
Tom Seaver was the greatest right hander in modern baseball history. Since the 1920's, only one right hander has won 300 games, got 3,000 strike outs and has a career ERA under 3.00
Those numbers can't be disputed.And he did it spending his first ten years with a bad Mets team, an average washed up Reds team for 5 years, back to a bad Mets team for a year and then 2 years with an average at best W white Sox team. Those are the facts!
RIP. God tier video!
Imagine, a day when the players actually tried to win in the All-Star game.
Tom certainly was Terrific
I love him❤️
I was a baby when he got his 300 victory
I was 15 😑
Played for my Red Sox they year after Tom Seaver won his 300th game, and was on the World Series Roster in 1986.
The White Sox cheated Seaver out of a second World Series ring. He should have been on that 1986 Mets team.
Terrific
I was able to see win #299 in Boston & #300 in the Bronx.⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️
Tom Seaver wins 300 and who calls the final out? None other than former Mets broadcaster Lindsay Nelson.
Oh and then Seaver got sick right after he retired but by a deer and seemed very sick
View of Tim McCarver catching on one knee to give a low target at 2:00. What's with the outrage over modern catchers doing this?
He was but all a
Jerk to fans always seems weird and blah personality my high school played in the same ballparks as white Sox spring training he acted like the fans did not matter and his ego was huge and a chip on his shoulder
George Brett too a total a hole made 3 million one year I asked for an autograph three diff times and he told me
No I don’t sign cards no no no I missed school to see him it was spring training again those older players hurt their market
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