"The Franchise" Tom Seaver was unquestionably one of the most legendary New York Mets of all time-and certainly the most terrific. The ace pitcher's passing in 2020 saddened not just Mets fans throughout the region but baseball fans everywhere, who watched with admiration and respect during Seaver's 20-year Hall of Fame career. Terrific is a celebration of Seaver's incomparable run in New York and beyond, from the debut season which earned him Rookie of the Year honors to the 1969 "Miracle Mets" World Series to his 12 All-Star Game selections and astounding 3,640 strikeouts. Through memorable stories and historic photography from the New York Daily News, fans can celebrate Seaver's legacy and relive an unparalleled career one striking moment at a time.
Author Biography
The New York Daily News was founded in 1919 by Joseph Medill Patterson. The Daily News Photo Archive is home to the most extensive photographic record of New York City history in the world.
