Tony La Russa on Tom Seaver

Andrew, my condolences to you, your mother, sister, and grandmother on your grandfather’s passing. I saw your grandfather pitch eight times. He won seven of those games and he matched up with other HOF pitchers, Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton (3 times), and Ferguson Jenkins. He also beat Jack Billingham of the Reds in the 5th game of the NLCS in 1973 and Jerry Koosman and the Mets when he first returned to Shea in 1977. The only game your grandfather didn’t win he received a no-decision against the Reds in 1973. He left with the score tied 2-2. But when he left the game, your grandfather had pitched 12 innings. Put simply, your grandfather was the greatest right-handed pitcher since World War II. I’m sure your grandfather was wonderful to you and may your fond memories of him assuage you and your family’s grief. Sincerely, John Brandon

Uhh... my grandpa's. Name is Tom Seaver. I'm Andrew Seaver.

FIRST METS GAME I SAW IT FEATURED SEAVER AGAINST BILL SINGER ( DODGERS ) OF COURSE SEAVER WON THE GAME.