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New York Mets unveil statue of legendary pitcher Tom Seaver at Citi Field

NEW YORK -- The New York Mets made sure that nobody will forget "The Franchise," unveiling a long-awaited statue of legendary pitcher Tom Seaver on Friday by the entrance to Citi Field.

The statue, featuring Seaver's iconic drop-and-drive delivery, stands to the right of the Home Run Apple, measures 10 feet high, 13.5 feet long and is made of 2,000 pounds of bronze and 1,200 pounds of stainless steel, standing on a granite mound.

The statue came in nine separate pieces, weighs a total of 33,600 pounds and was sculpted by William Behrends.

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