The New York Mets are planning to rename a street that runs alongside Citi Field in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, the team announced on Thursday.
According to the Mets, the team will officially change the name of 126th Street into one named after Seaver. While the street's official new name has yet to be revealed, the move will permanently change the ballpark's official street address. The change requires approval from the New York City Mayor's Office, a City Council member and the Queens borough president.
On March 7, the Seaver family announced that the long-time Mets pitcher had been diagnosed with dementia.