This file is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.BaseballNew York Mets Legend Tom Seaver Dies at Age 75 by Candace Cordelia September 2, 2020 Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver passed away on August 31 at the age of 75. The National Baseball Hall of Fame states from their website that Seavers succumbed to COVID-19 and complications of Lewy body dementia.The New York Mets issued a statement via Twitter, writing, “We are devastated to learn of the passing of Mets legend and baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver. Tom was nicknamed “The Franchise” and “Tom Terrific” because of how valuable he truly was to our organization and our loyal fans. As his #41 was the first player number retired by the organization in 1988.”“He was simply the greatest Mets player of all-time, and among the best to ever play the game which culminated with his near unanimous induction into the National Hall Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992.”According to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Seavers won 311 games, held a 2.86 earned-run average and struck out 3.640 batters in his impressive Major League baseball career, which spanned over 20 years. The former marine brought the Mets to their first World Championship in 1969. He spent 12 seasons with the Mets, six seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, three seasons with the Chicago White Sox and one season with the Boston Red Sox. Post Views: 421The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsCandace CordeliaCandace Cordelia has been an on-camera interviewer and writer for In The Zone since the Summer of 2020. Candace's journalism experience includes writing for the New York Daily News and ABC Radio, where she also conducted celebrity interviews and audio production/editing for ABC Radio's national radio affiliates across the country. Her on-camera experience involves working as a backstage/in-ring interviewer with a number of independent wrestling promotions and as an actress. Candace is dedicated to bringing combat sports and eSports news to the In The Zone universe.Latest posts by Candace Cordelia (see all) Debbie Keitel – An Empowering Voice & Talent of Her Wrestling Generation - March 31, 2021 “Wrestling’s Richest Prize” Darius Carter Talks Intergender Wrestling - March 25, 2021 Pro Wrestler Zack Clayton Wants to Be on Your TV Screen Every Week in 2021 - February 15, 2021 Two-Time WWE Women’s Champion Jazz is a Very Busy Woman - February 2, 2021 Related TopicsBaseballbreaking newsdeathsMLBNational Baseball Hall of FameNew York MetsNewsTom Seaver Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Dave Sims Reflects on Successful Career in Sports (Video) by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on April 12, 2021 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020 Next Level Indoor Golf (Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 1, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 101: Z100’s David Brody (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 31, 2021More in Baseball You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video)On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 108: WFAN’s Sweeny Murti (Audio/Video)On the 108th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video)On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 104: Z100’s Skeery Jones (Audio/Video)On the 104th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... The Rock Confirms Himself, Wife and Two Daughters Tested Positive for COVID-19 PGA Tour Schedules Most Tournaments since 1975