It is a sad night in Flushing, with the announcement that Tom Seaver has died. The greatest player to ever wear the blue and orange was 75 years old. Multiple reports say he died from complications from dementia and coronavirus.
Of course, Seaver retired from public life in March 2019 when he revealed his struggles with dementia. His absence cast a pall on the 50th anniversary if the 1969 Miracle Mets last summer.
The Mets said in a statement Wednesday night:
“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Mets Legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver.