In a moment that left fans in awe and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza visibly emotional, legendary pitcher Tom Seaver was at the center of a stunning announcement today that sent shockwaves through the baseball world.
During a special pregame ceremony at Citi Field, it was revealed that Seaver, long considered the greatest Met of all time, will be posthumously honored with a permanent statue in the Mets clubhouse tunnel, the sacred pathway between locker room and field. The tribute will serve as a daily reminder of his legacy to every player who dons the blue and orange.
Seaver passed away in 2020, but his impact remains deeply felt across the franchise. Today’s announcement was made by his widow, Nancy Seaver, in coordination with the Mets organization, as part of a broader tribute initiative coinciding with the team’s 2025 Legends Weekend.
The announcement stunned not only fans but also head coach Carlos Mendoza, who was not informed in advance and became visibly emotional when the statue was unveiled in a surprise reveal just outside the dugout.
“To walk by Tom every day before taking the field… that’s something you can’t put into words,” Mendoza said. “His presence lives on in this team, and now, physically, he’ll be with us every step of the way.”
In addition to the statue, the Mets also revealed plans to rename a section of Citi Field’s concourse the “Seaver Way Walk,” where fans can learn about the Hall of Famer’s career through interactive exhibits and memorabilia.
Fans erupted on social media, calling the gesture “long overdue” and “a powerful symbol of tradition and pride.” Seaver, who played 12 seasons with the Mets, won three Cy Young Awards and helped lead the team to their first World Series title in 1969. His No. 41 jersey was retired in 1988 and now, nearly four decades later, his legacy will be cemented even deeper into the daily rhythm of the franchise.
The statue will be officially unveiled to the public in a home game ceremony set for June 21, with multiple Mets greats expected to be in attendance.