The Times Herald – BASEBALL: Phoenixville retires one of its own in Piazza

The Times Herald - BASEBALL: Phoenixville retires one of its own in Piazza

“I think about how great it is for me,” said Piazza. “I am glad my life has slowed down a little bit. I really appreciate coming back here and looking back oln my career and seeing all the people who supported me. I love doing these things in my life. It is a tribute to be with the people who helped shape me and made me what I achieved. It is a group effort.”

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Tom Seaver – 1977 Topps # 150 | Grubby Glove

We see Tom Seaver’s 1977 Topps card just below. I like the photograph and the simplicity of the team’s uniform. It was the last card issued during his initial tenure with the team. How his banishment to the Cincinnati Reds unfolded has been told too many times to be repeated here. As for myself, let me say that after the trade, which I equated to God trading Jesus, I didn’t return to Shea until Tom Seaver was reacquired in 1983.

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