Mets legend Tom Seaver died on Monday at the age of 75, passing in his sleep because of complications of dementia and Lyme disease, the team confirmed on Wednesday.
“We are heartbroken to share that our beloved husband and father has passed away,” wife Nancy Seaver and daughters Sarah and Anne told the Baseball Hall of Fame. “We send our love out to his fans, as we mourn his loss with you.”
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Considered one of the greatest Mets ever, Seaver racked up 311 wins in his 20 year career. He retired in 1987 with a Hall of Fame resume: he won the 1967 NL Rookie of the Year award, three Cy Young awards and was a 12-time All-Star. His exploits as a member of the 1969 World Series-winning “Miracle Mets” are baseball legend.
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