Post by Reddington on Apr 18, 2018 18:28:08 GMT -5
In an amazing set of circumstances Tom Seaver (nicknamed Tom Terrific and The Franchise) has been traded to Atlanta
Tom's background:
Seaver was born in Fresno, California, to Betty Lee (Cline) and Charles Henry Seaver. Pitching for Fresno High School, Seaver compensated for his lack of size and strength by developing great control on the mound. Despite being an All-City basketball player, he hoped to play baseball in college.
He joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves on June 28, 1962. He served with AIRFMFPAC 29 Palms, California through July 1963. After six months of active duty in the Reserves, Seaver enrolled at Fresno City College.
In anticipation of the following season, he was recruited to pitch for the University of Southern California by legendary Trojan coach Rod Dedeaux. Unsure as to whether Seaver was worthy of a scholarship, he was sent to pitch for the Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks, Alaska, in 1964. After a stellar season – in which he pitched and won a game in the national tournament with a grand slam – he was awarded a scholarship to USC.
Tom is currently in his 14th MLB season and has accrued 260 wins. On announcing the trade BrianH was overheard saying, "Coming to this team, he's gonna retire with in the top 5 all-time in win totals"
Tom's background:
Seaver was born in Fresno, California, to Betty Lee (Cline) and Charles Henry Seaver. Pitching for Fresno High School, Seaver compensated for his lack of size and strength by developing great control on the mound. Despite being an All-City basketball player, he hoped to play baseball in college.
He joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves on June 28, 1962. He served with AIRFMFPAC 29 Palms, California through July 1963. After six months of active duty in the Reserves, Seaver enrolled at Fresno City College.
In anticipation of the following season, he was recruited to pitch for the University of Southern California by legendary Trojan coach Rod Dedeaux. Unsure as to whether Seaver was worthy of a scholarship, he was sent to pitch for the Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks, Alaska, in 1964. After a stellar season – in which he pitched and won a game in the national tournament with a grand slam – he was awarded a scholarship to USC.
Tom is currently in his 14th MLB season and has accrued 260 wins. On announcing the trade BrianH was overheard saying, "Coming to this team, he's gonna retire with in the top 5 all-time in win totals"
