June 22 in Mets History: Tom Seaver announces his retirement after a brief comeback attempt with the New York Mets (1987)

On June 22, 1987, Tom Seaver abandons his comeback attempt with the injury-riddled Mets and retires. Known as “Tom Terrific” and “The Franchise,” Seaver leaves the game with a career Win-Loss record of 311-205, an ERA of 2.86, 3,640 strikeouts (3rd on the all-time list behind Nolan Ryan and Steve Ca

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