Friday, April 15, 2022

Mets Honor Tom Seaver with Long Awaited Statue

 

It was an emotional morning as Tom Seaver’s statue was unveiled before friends, family, Mets alumni, and of course the fans at Citi Field in Queens.

Tom Seaver statue. Getty Images

 

Seaver’s widow, Nancy and their two daughters, Sarah and Ann Elizabeth were on hand for the ceremony. Nancy tried to hold back tears as she said in her opening statement, “Tom, it’s nice to have you here, where you belong.”

 Mets Hall of Famer Mike Piazza called Seaver the Greatest Met of All Time, reflecting back to the day Piazza’s own father to Philadelphia to see Seaver pitch against the Phillies.

Let's relieve some of the festivities: 




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