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Hall of Fame SP Tom Seaver Diagnosed with Dementia; Will Retire from Public Life

Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver has been diagnosed with dementia, his family confirmed.

According to the Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin, Seaver will remain active at his personal vineyard "but has chosen to completely retire from public life."

Seaver played 20 years in MLB, including 12 with the New York Mets. He was a 12-time All-Star and won the National League Cy Young Award in 1969, 1973 and 1975.

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