- Seaver had been suffering from dementia and Covid-19
- Pitcher inspired Mets to an unlikely first World Series title
Tom Seaver, the galvanizing force who steered the New York Mets from National League laughing stock to a stunning World Series title in 1969, has died. He was 75.
Seaver’s death was announced on Wednesday and after he died earlier this week from complications of Lewy body dementia and Covid-19. Seaver spent his final years in Calistoga, California.
Tom Seaver was a larger than life baseball Icon, he embodied all that is desired in a player and a man, dedicated, loyal, sincere and fiercely competitive. Showed strength and dignity during his recent suffering. He will be missed #Mets #TomSeaver
