Mets fans have had plenty of heartbreak over the years — the mid 2000s collapses, devastating injuries, World Series losses — but perhaps none can match what happened 40 years ago today. That’s when the Mets thought it would be a good idea to trade Tom Seaver.
Seaver was a homegrown superstar, and by June 15, 1977 was by far the best player in franchise history (still is) and one of the best pitchers in the game (still among the best ever). But his relationship with Mets chairman M. Donald Grant had deteriorated to the point where everyone wanted a divorce.