PRAY FOR TOM TERRIFIC

Getting old sucks.

Tom Seaver is in a sad place right now. Pray for him and his family.  Yankee announcer or not, Tom Seaver was an extraordinary MLB pitcher. I saw him get his 300th at Yankee Stadium on Phil Rizzuto day when he was with the White Sox. He was great then, but even better with the Mets.

Not too many people know this but he was the Yankee Announcer for a bit too. He was great at that as well, but now, it seems that over time, age has gotten to him. Tom Terrific has been diagnosed with dementia.

The LA Times writes:

"Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver has been diagnosed with dementia and has retired from public life. The family of the 74-year-old made the announcement Thursday through the Hall. 

They say Seaver will continue to work in the vineyard at his home in California."

It's unbelievable to think about, but it's true. This man is larger than life. What an incredible personality and playing ability.  I think the thing that gets me the most is seeing these words:

"retired from public life"

Wow.

Prayers to the Seaver family from everyone here at BYB.