Baseball Hall Of Famer Tom Seaver Dies At 75

Baseball Hall Of Famer Tom Seaver Dies At 75

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Tom Seaver, a legendary New York Mets pitcher known as 'Tom Terrific', was a key figure in the 1969 Miracle Mets' World Series win. Over his 19-year career, he played for several teams, achieving numerous accolades including 311 wins and 3640 strikeouts. Seaver was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1992. In 2019, he retired from public life due to dementia, continuing to work at his vineyard. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and four grandsons.

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What was Tom Seaver's nickname during his time with the New York Mets?

Mighty Tom

Tom Terrific

Tom the Great

Tom the Pitcher

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Which teams did Tom Seaver play for during his baseball career?

Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets

New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox

Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees

New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox

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How many games did Tom Seaver win during his career?

3640

61

311

520

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In what year was Tom Seaver elected to the Hall of Fame?

2000

1995

1992

1989

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What did Tom Seaver do after retiring from public life?

He became a baseball coach.

He worked at a vineyard and winery.

He wrote a book about his career.

He started a sports commentary show.