NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New York Mets legendary pitcher Tom Seaver is retiring from public life after being diagnosed with dementia.
The news from his family comes as the Mets are preparing to mark the 50th anniversary of their 1969 World Series victory.
Seaver is a living baseball legend, nicknamed “Tom Terrific” and “The Franchise,” who was once considered the heart of the team.
The famed pitcher with the champion 1969 Miracle Mets is now taking on perhaps his toughest opponent in his 74 years.
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“When I heard it today, it was a little bit of a shock, but I also understood,” said former teammate Art Shamsky.