Lots of Seaver in the papers today…let’s start with his quote about the museum and how it’s important to honor team history (from the Daily News):
“I’ve mentioned that long before they even got to this building. The point being, it doesn’t make me feel any better, but the thing that makes me feel better is that they’re doing this to share with baseball fans,” Seaver said. “If you’re a baseball fan, you’re a history fan. This is history, and that’s the best part of being a baseball fan. It brings back the memories you have when you first fell in love with the game.”
That first sentence is interesting.
The News article shares Tom’s thoughts about Pelfrey and lack of thoughts about Ike Davis.
In the New York Post, Seaver talks about Gil Hodges, and there’s a cool picture of Tom looking at his plaque. Vaccaro also tells us that Tom will be part of an official dedication of the Seaver and Hodges gates today. (I had missed that announcement, was this known?)
In the Times, Seaver talks about being a Marine.
